Description:
We’re Costa. Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.
On the land, in distribution centres, and out on the roads – Costa people work hard to bring the freshest produce to tables across Australia.
But joining our team is about more than just hard work. It’s about picking a meaningful, sustainable job that’s good for you, and for Australia.
Who we’re looking for:
The Raspberry Farm are looking for a horticulturalist to join the team in a professional capacity. This role reports to the Farm Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day agronomic management with a focus on maintaining plant health and maximising yield.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be responsible for the primary focus on pest and disease management and Irrigation and nutrition management to maintain and improve crop production.
About the role:
- Management and coordination of horticultural activities
- Understanding varietal differences and crop timings for raspberries including the importance of correct times for planting and crop manipulations
- Involvement in areas of crop productions such as: trial work, planning, canopy management, research and development projects and pest and disease
- Coordination of horticultural activities
- Management and education of people within horticultural activities
- Monitor, report and make decisions on daily hydroponic nutrition requirements including
- EC and pH management.
- Co-ordinate the nursery planning, variety selection for planned growth projects and re-development areas, including the ordering process.
- Manage data analysis - collect samples and conduct tests.
- Report and communicate all monitoring and trial results, findings and recommendations to the HM.
- Support, monitor and manage budget requirements, adhering to financial requirements and schedules as directed by HM and Regional Manager. Track financial performance regularly to ensure compliance with budgetary requirements.
- Have a general involvement and awareness in all cultural farm operations
- Salary commensurate with experience, with a range of $70 to $80k with a tool of the trade vehicle provided
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in a similar role. In addition, you should have:
- Relevant experience (within raspberry crops is beneficial but not essential)
- Willingness to get out into the field and be involved in day-to-day operations
- Ability to take responsibility and make things happen
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to influence and work alongside people- strong people management skillset
- Ability to foresee upcoming issues
- Ability to take direction and work autonomously
- A drive for continuous improvement of processes and systems
Costa is seeking applicants who can demonstrate their behaviour in line with the Costa Values https://costagroup.com.au/about-us/values/
Once you have submitted your application, please keep an eye on your emails (including your junk/spam folder) as that is the primary way that we will contact you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Required)
Work Eligibility:
- Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (Required)
Work Remotely:
- No