Protected Cropping Grower

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

Job summary

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd – South Grafton NSW is seeking a Protected Cropping Grower with a minimum of 2 years' experience. The role involves planning crop production, supervising staff, and ensuring quality and safety across cucumber, aloe vera, and berry crops.

The successful candidate will manage planting, cultivation, grafting, hydroponic systems, and overall farm operations, with a salary of AUD 78,000–88,000 plus superannuation, full-time on-site in NSW.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Protected Cropping Grower with formal training, or 5 years' experience without formal training.
• Practical knowledge of protected cropping systems for cucumber, aloe vera and berry production.
• Ability to manage farm operations and finances, including budgeting and resource planning.
• Ability to monitor growing conditions and follow health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate crop production and marketing activities from soil preparation through to harvesting.
• Select plant and manage seeds, seedlings and bulbs, including grafting new varieties onto rootstocks.
• Maintain crop growth through cultivation, de-budding, pruning and management of optimal growing conditions across all crop lines.
• Establish and monitor hydroponic and protected cropping systems for cucumber and berry production.
• Organise farming operations including harvesting, grading, packaging, storage and dispatch of produce.
• Manage fertilizing, pest and weed control activities to maintain healthy and productive crops.
• Select, train and supervise employees and contractors to ensure effective completion of farming activities.
• Monitor the implementation of quality assurance and food safety programs, and maintain production records to support compliance and market requirements.

Education

AQF Certificate III/IV qualification

Job description

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd – South Grafton NSW

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd
Position: Protected Cropping 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:

• Plan and coordinate crop production and marketing activities for cucumbers, aloe vera and berries, from soil preparation through to harvesting, considering environmental and market conditions.
• Select plant and manage seeds, seedlings and bulbs, including grafting new varieties onto suitable rootstocks.
• Maintain crop growth through cultivation, de-budding, pruning and management of optimal growing conditions across all crop lines.
• Establish and monitor hydroponic and protected cropping systems, maintaining suitable growing conditions for cucumber and berry production.
• Organise farming operations including harvesting, grading, packaging, storage and dispatch of produce.
• Manage fertilizing, pest and weed control activities to maintain healthy and productive cucumber, aloe vera and berry crops.
• Select, train and supervise employees and contractors to ensure effective completion of farming activities.
• Monitor the implementation of quality assurance and food safety programs, and maintain production records to support compliance and market requirements.

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

• Relevant AQF Certificate III or IV qualification or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years' employment experience as a Protected Cropping Grower with relevant formal training, or at least 5 years' experience without formal training.
• Practical knowledge of protected cropping systems, crop management and growing techniques, ideally across cucumber, aloe vera and berry production.
• Ability to maintain crop quality, monitor growing conditions and follow workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage farm operations and finances, including budgeting and resource planning.