Horticulture Grower

Efficient Recruitment; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd is seeking a Horticulture Grower in NSW with at least 2 years of experience. The role involves soil preparation, crop planning, planting seeds, and maintaining cucumber and vegetable crops to ensure quality and yields.

You will manage irrigation, apply agrochemicals per WHS, and coordinate harvest-to-market activities. Responsibilities include record-keeping, budgeting, and safety across farming operations.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV in Agriculture or Horticulture, or minimum 3 years training.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge in horticultural crop growing including soil preparation, planting, cultivation and harvesting.
• Sound knowledge of pest and disease identification and safe chemical use per WHS requirements.
• Experience operating farm machinery and irrigation systems.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills to plan across seasons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain soil conditions, including cultivation and fertilization.
• Plan and coordinate cucumber and fresh produce crop production from soil prep to harvest.
• Select and plant cucumber seeds and seedlings per seasonal schedules.
• Maintain crops through cultivation, pruning, thinning and training for quality.
• Monitor crops for pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and watering issues.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides and fungicides in line with WHS rules.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation systems for water and nutrients delivery.
• Collect, grade, pack, and store cucumbers and produce for sale.
• Organise sale and dispatch to wholesale and retail markets.
• Maintain farm buildings, machinery and equipment for safe operations.
• Keep records of crop yields, chemical applications and inputs.
• Manage budgets and monitor costs to meet contracts and demand.
• Coordinate occupational health and safety across farming operations.

Skills

Soil preparation

Planting

Harvesting

Pest management

Irrigation systems

Education

AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV in Agriculture or Horticulture

3 years experience with formal training

5 years experience without formal training

Tools

Farm machinery

Irrigation systems

Job description

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd

Position: Horticulture Grower

Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation

Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia

Mode: Full Time

Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining soil conditions including cultivation and fertilization to optimise vegetable crop growth and yields
• Planning and coordinating cucumber and fresh produce crop production from soil preparation to harvest considering environmental and market factors
• Selecting and planting cucumber seeds and seedlings in accordance with seasonal production schedules and market requirements
• Maintaining cucumber and vegetable crops through cultivating, pruning, thinning and crop training to ensure optimal growth and quality
• Monitoring cucumber and vegetable crops for signs of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and watering problems and implementing corrective measures
• Preparing and applying pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to control pests, weeds and diseases in accordance with WHS and chemical use requirements
• Managing and maintaining irrigation and fertigation systems to ensure adequate water and nutrient delivery throughout all stages of production
• Collecting, grading, packing and storing cucumbers and fresh produce and organising sale and dispatch to wholesale and retail markets
• Maintaining farm buildings, machinery and equipment to ensure efficient and safe farm operations
• Maintaining accurate records of crop yields, chemical applications, irrigation schedules and production inputs
• Managing farm budgets and monitoring costs to meet contract requirements and market demand
• Coordinating occupational health and safety requirements across all farming operations

To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:

• Relevant AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV in Agriculture or Horticulture, or minimum 3 years experience with formal training, or 5 years experience without formal training
• Demonstrated practical knowledge and hands‑on experience in horticultural crop growing including soil preparation, planting, cultivation and harvesting
• Sound knowledge of pest and disease identification and management including safe use of agricultural chemicals in accordance with WHS requirements
• Experience in operating and maintaining farm machinery, irrigation systems and horticultural farming equipment
• Strong organisational and record keeping skills with ability to plan and manage crop production activities across varying seasons