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SalaryCentral Park Fresh Pty Ltd trading as Central Park Orchards
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Agricultural Technician to work in our business located in Shepparton, Victoria on a permanent basis. You will assist us in developing new methods for planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage. You will identify pathogenic microorganisms, insects, parasites, fungi, and weeds harmful to crops and livestock and help devise methods of control and to analyze produce to set and maintain quality standards.
Main Duties
Soil testing and assessing the terrain, physical and soil characteristics of the orchards to identify nutrient deficiencies and determine the most effective use of chemicals and fertilisers
Assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage
Identifying micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops, and assisting in devising methods of control
Assessing the produce to set and maintain standards of quality to meet market requirements
Ordering and arranging the supply of chemicals and fertilisers to Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Collecting and collating data for research
Assessing all planting, harvesting and other aspects of production processes
Provide reports to advise producers on farming techniques and management
Train other staff working on the orchards in improved production techniques
The Position is full time
Candidates must have at least Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
Excellent computer skills
Excellent English language skills
Miniumum of 5 years experience working in horticulture in Regional
Victoria Australia
This is a full time position with a salary of $70,000 per annum
Please provide Resume and letter of application
