Precision Horticulture Section Manager

Mygration Pty Ltd; Somerville; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Somerville, VIC, seeks an experienced Horticulture Section Manager to lead crop production across high-value horticultural operations. Focus areas include precision seeding, crop establishment, quality management and team leadership.

You will implement SOPs, coordinate with Farm Operations Manager and Agronomist, and optimize production efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV in Horticulture or equivalent with supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee precision seeding and planting operations with correct depth, spacing and timing.
• Conduct quality assessments of planting operations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor germination rates and coordinate with suppliers for premium planting material.
• Develop crop labelling systems for variety IDs, planting dates and batch tracking.
• Manage seed stock inventory and procurement procedures.
• Coordinate with Farm Operations Manager and Agronomist for planting schedules.
• Maintain record-keeping for seeding activities, germination results and crop data.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of seeding equipment.
• Lead and mentor planting crews and develop SOPs for seeding activities.
• Analyze production data to identify optimization opportunities and safety compliance.

Skills

Seeding operations

Crop establishment

Quality management

Team leadership

SOP implementation

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Horticulture

Job description

Mygration Pty Ltd in Somerville, VIC, seeks an experienced Horticulture Section Manager to lead crop production across high-value horticultural operations. Focus areas include precision seeding, crop establishment, quality management and team leadership.

You will implement SOPs, coordinate with Farm Operations Manager and Agronomist, and optimize production efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.