About D & J Estate
D & J Estate Pty Ltd is an established South Australian agricultural operations services business providing contracted vineyard, horticultural and agricultural services to commercial growers and agricultural enterprises across South Australia.
Since 2015, D & J Estate has undertaken agricultural operations under commercial service agreements with its clients, including vineyard and orchard maintenance, pruning, canopy management, crop cultivation and maintenance, harvesting and related production services.
D & J Estate plans, coordinates, supervises and delivers these services through its own management and supervisory structure and directly employed workforce.
This is a permanent, full-time direct employment opportunity with D & J Estate Pty Ltd.
The Role
D & J Estate is seeking Skilled Horticultural Workers to undertake practical horticultural and crop production activities across multiple contracted work sites throughout South Australia.
Reporting to the Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Skilled Horticultural Workers will perform a range of crop establishment, maintenance, pruning and harvesting activities in accordance with daily work instructions, operational work programs, quality requirements and safe work practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform horticultural and crop production activities including planting, pruning, thinning, training, crop maintenance and harvesting.
- Undertake orchard and horticultural maintenance activities in accordance with seasonal work programs.
- Assist with crop establishment, cultivation and ongoing plant care.
- Carry out pruning, thinning and canopy management activities using appropriate techniques.
- Undertake harvesting, picking, sorting and other crop production activities as required.
- Assist with irrigation-related activities and monitor crops for visible water, pest, disease or plant health issues.
- Identify and report crop health, irrigation, pest, disease or operational issues to the Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist.
- Use hand tools and horticultural equipment safely and correctly.
- Assist with the movement, preparation and maintenance of tools, equipment and materials required for horticultural operations.
- Follow daily work allocations and instructions provided by the Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist.
- Complete horticultural tasks to required productivity, quality and operational standards.
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements, safe work procedures and company policies.
- Comply with site-specific requirements and operational procedures at contracted work sites.
- Participate in workplace induction, training and skills development activities.
- Work cooperatively with supervisors and other D & J Estate employees to complete scheduled horticultural operations.
- Maintain work areas, tools and equipment in a safe and orderly condition.
- Report hazards, incidents, equipment issues and operational problems to the supervisor.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have:
- A relevant AQF Certificate II or higher qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture, Viticulture or a related field; alternatively, relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification where appropriate.
- Relevant experience in horticultural, agricultural or viticultural operations is preferred.
- Practical experience in horticultural activities such as planting, pruning, thinning, crop maintenance, orchard work or harvesting is highly regarded.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform practical horticultural tasks safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team under the direction of a supervisor.
- Good awareness of workplace health and safety and safe agricultural work practices.
- Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work and perform duties in varying weather and seasonal conditions.
- Ability and willingness to travel to and work across multiple operational sites throughout South Australia.
- A current valid Australian driver's licence is desirable due to work across multiple operational sites.
Employment Conditions
- Permanent full-time employment with D & J Estate Pty Ltd.
- 10 positions available.
- Salary: AUD $70,000–$75,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
- Employment entitlements provided in accordance with applicable Australian workplace laws and the National Employment Standards.
- The position requires work across multiple contracted vineyard, horticultural and agricultural sites throughout South Australia.
How to Apply
Please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant horticultural, agricultural or viticultural experience.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience in horticultural or agricultural work, including the types of tasks you have performed (e.g. planting, pruning, thinning, crop maintenance, orchard work or harvesting).
Education:
- High School (Year 12) (Preferred)
Experience:
- vineyard, horticultural or agricultural operations: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Australian driver's licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
