Horticulture Grower

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Guiseppe Iannelli, Director of 2 Fruit’s Pty Ltd
About us
2 Fruits operate 231 acres of citrus farm at Farm 2042 Cudgel Road, Yanco, NSW 2703, Farm 1561 Cudgel Road, Yanco, NSW 2703 and 59 Fivebough Road, Leeton NSW 2705 respectively. We grow a variety of oranges ranging from Valencia, Navels, and Sumo. We are expanding our operations and seeking suitable candidates to work full-time in the following positions:
About the role:
Salary range $60,000 - $70,000 per annum plus superannuation
•Monitoring the growing conditions of a variety of oranges 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 optimal growth.
•Determining the ideal 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.
About you:
Ideal candidates for the above positions must possess the following qualification and attributes:
•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.
•Have at least two years of working experience in the relevant role.
•Computing and administration skills.
•Sound communication skills.
•Driver’s licence.