Our client, Sutton Employment Pty Ltd, is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Production Horticulturist to support the planning and execution of crop production activities
Position:
Production Horticulturist
Duties:
- Ensure that all land preparations are done as per established procedures.
- Train / monitor operators where required to ensure tasks are done as per standard procedures
- Prepare working programmes daily / weekly / monthly to facilitate implementation of respective tasks
- Assess quality of work and take corrective actions where applicable
- Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
- Ensure the upkeep of all tractors and implements
- Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Agronomist/ Maintenance Manager where required
- Operate various tractors and implements
- Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
- Operate pressurised irrigation systems
- Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
- Fumigate soil
- Manage, install drainage systems
- Monitor and manage nursery plants
- Operate spreading and seeding equipment
Qualification Requirements:
- AQF Certificate IV or Higher
- 3-5 years of experience in related field.
- At least three 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
