Our client, Sutton Employment Pty Ltd, is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Protected Cropping Grower to support the planning and execution of crop production activities
Position:
- Protected Cropping Grower
Duties:
- Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
- Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks
- Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
- Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
- Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
- Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
- Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- May select, train and supervise staff and contractors
- Establish and monitor hydroponic crops
- Plan a growing-on program
- Plan a propagation program
- Develop a horticultural production plan
- Identify risk and apply risk management processes
- Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs
Qualification requirements:
- AQF Bachelor or higher
- 3-5 years of experience in related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications
Salary:
- $75,000 - $90,000 plus superannuation
Working Condition:
- Full Time / 38 hours per week
Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
