Production Horticulturist

Sun City Produce; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium grower farm in Western Australia is seeking a proactive Production Horticulturist to manage crop operations across two farms. This role includes training farm operators, ensuring optimal irrigation and drainage, and overseeing harvesting processes. The ideal candidate has strong experience in agriculture, is reliable, and possesses excellent teamwork and communication skills. Join us for a chance to work with high-quality produce and contribute to sustainable farming practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining farm tractors and implements.
• Solid understanding of irrigation systems, pest and disease management for vegetables.
• Ability to commute to farms in Western Australia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crop operations and manage daily/weekly schedules.
• Lead and train farm operators in best practices.
• Oversee land preparation and monitor crop health.
• Coordinate harvesting process for peak quality.
• Manage irrigation and drainage systems.

Skills

Experience in agriculture

Farm machinery operation

Crop nutrition knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Production Horticulturist to join our team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of crop operations, ensuring our high standards of quality and efficiency are met from planting through to harvest. You will be a key player on the ground, working across our 2 farms to help us achieve our production goals.

Benefits, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the daily and weekly schedule for crop operations across our Walkaway and Deepdale farms.
• Lead and train our farm operators in best practices for planting, maintaining, and harvesting our crops, including tomatoes, capsicums, eggplants, and cucumbers.
• Oversee all land preparation, including soil fumigation and bed formation.
• Manage our irrigation and drainage systems to ensure optimal water use for our vegetables.
• Monitor crop health to identify signs of pests or disease and take appropriate corrective action.
• Safely prepare and apply chemicals as needed to protect crops from weeds, pests, and diseases.
• Coordinate the harvesting process to ensure our produce is picked at peak quality and meets market standards.
• Ensure all farm machinery, including tractors and implements, are well-maintained and operational.
• Maintain adequate stocks of all necessary materials and inputs for ongoing farm operations.
• Work closely with the farm operation and management teams to implement growing strategies and report on crop progress.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in the agriculture industry is essential.
• Proven hands-on experience operating and maintaining farm tractors and implements.
• A solid understanding of crop nutrition, irrigation systems, and pest and disease management for vegetable crops.
• Must be reliable, possess a strong work ethic, and be able to solve problems effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work closely with our operation and management teams.
• Must be able to commute to our Walkaway and Deepdale farms (regional Western Australia).

About the Company

Sun City Produce Pty Ltd is a premium grower farm specialising in high-quality capsicums, tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants. Committed to sustainable practices, we deliver fresh, flavourful produce from our 2 farms in Walkaway and Deepdale, WA. Join us to support our mission: growing the finest vegetables for Western Australian tables, from paddock to plate.

Salary: $78000-78000

Job Published: 23-09-2025

Job Expiry: 23-10-2025