Production Horticulturist

Our client is a family-owned business that was established in 1972 is recognized as one of Australia's top performing Agribusinesses. They pride themselves on their vision, values and quality while believing their staff make the difference. We are currently recruiting for experienced Production Horticulturalist who are highly motivated, enthusiastic, to cultivate a large scale vegetable cropping. Role Description: The position involves propagating and cultivating or growing of plants in a production horticulture environment. The work can be undertaken in either an indoor facility or shed, or outdoor farm setting, or both. The work involves a variety of activities involving plant nursery propagation, cultivation, irrigation and growing of vegetables, fruits, berries, nuts and other crops. The position involves some or all of the following tasks Tasks: • Order seed, fertilizer and chemicals • Select seeds based on weather and soil conditions and yield • Prepare growing media and suitable trays, pots and containers • Manage the propagation and planting operation • Maintain sufficient stocks of plant foods and fertilizers • Undertake transport and logistics for delivery of sales stock • Ensure relevant equipment is maintained • Maintain good plant health and manage disease • Manage biosecurity risks • Implement irrigation of crops • Sample and interpret soil conditions and compost • Provide advice on plant and seed varieties • Maintain soil, hydroponic, plant, treatment and yield records To become part of the team you will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate on all levels. This is a full-time position with salary range $60,000-$80,000 determined by experience. If you meet the above criteria and want to use modern farm machinery, then we want to hear from you. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview