AddressC D and B A Natale Pty Ltd (trading as Sunvale Produce) is a horticulture company based in Tol Tol Victoria that supplies avocados and table grapes to national supermarkets. C D and B A Natale Pty Ltd is seeking a full time qualified Horticulture Grower.
The salary offered is $75,000 per annum plus superannuation.
Job duties and responsibilities include:
- Monitoring the growing conditions of avocados and table grapes to identify the optimum humidity, moisture, temperature and other cultivation procedures to ensure the suitability of the quality control systems.
- Undertaking fertigation and moisture management.
- Overseeing all plantings throughout the production cycle to ensure all tasks are routinely performed in accordance with the standards and as per the requirements.
- Planning the irrigation, fertilisation, weed, pest and disease control schedules to ensure the work is completed as per crop requirement.
- Determining the optimal plant nutrition, health and overall quality.
- Ensuring the production schedules are met for each step in a timely manner for all plantings, growing and harvesting.
- Monitoring crop health to forecast volume and quality.
- Work alongside with external agronomists, agriculture technologist and consultants.
The applicant will have the following skills and experience:
- AQF Certificate III or IV in horticulture, agriculture or in a related field.
- Extensive grower experience with knowledge in crop health, production procedure and pest control.
- Knowledge and experience in agricultural production principles.
- Computing and administration skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Driver’s licence.
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
