Blackberry Crop Scouting - Dunorlan, TAS.

Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.  We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites and invest in ongoing research and development. All the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our Blackberry Farm as a Crop Scout.

In this role, you will monitor crop health, check for pests and diseases, record field observations, and report any issues to the farm management team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has good attention to detail, and is interested in plant health and farm operations.

The tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring & reporting of insects and disease in Blackberry blocks
• Weekly inspection and maintenance of insect traps
• Accurate record keeping and updating of relevant files
• Assistance in data collection from field trials as required
• Supporting field data capture and analysis of agronomy and breeding trials 
• Assisting with implementation of R&D trials 
• Scouting for pests and diseases in new and established crops 
• Assisting with bee activity evaluations 

About You

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Driver’s licence essential and own transport
• Available to work full-time for the next 6 months - local residents are encouraged to apply
• Physically fit and willing to learn new skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well as part of a team
• Highly diligent with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and follow instructions
• Good time-management skills
• Reasonable computer literacy (Excel)
• Experience in horticulture is an advantage

This is your chance to step into a position with one of the largest and most respected agricultural businesses in the country.

If you’re excited about joining a dynamic team and think this role aligns with your skills and values, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, you will need: 

• A copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate and photo ID. 

The next step in the recruitment process will involve an interview. We will contact you if you are successful in reaching this step.

For more information, contact our Tasmania Recruitment Team:
📞 (03) 6422 6999
📧 tasberry.recruitment@costagroup.com.au