AddressFruit Master Farm Operations Pty Ltd is a national table grape producer and marketer. Our facility in Robinvale, Victoria requires a qualified full time Horticulture Grower. The applicant will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and performing farming operations related to horticulture growing.
Salary is $75,000 per annum plus superannuation.
The applicant should have a relevant formal qualification or at least 3 years full time work experience as a Horticulture Grower in a large organization or large farm. The applicant must be committed to working in regional Victoria for the medium term.
The applicant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of fruit, from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
- Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings, 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 dispatch 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
- Develop climate risk management strategies
- Manage work health and safety processes
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected salary: $75,000 per year
