Horticulturalist

We’re Costa. Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.

On the land, in distribution centres, and out on the roads – Costa people work hard to bring the freshest produce to tables across Australia.

But joining our team is about more than just hard work. It’s about picking a meaningful, sustainable job that’s good for you, and for Australia.

Who we’re looking for:

The Raspberry Farm are looking for a horticulturalist to join the team in a professional capacity. This role reports to the Farm Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day agronomic management with a focus on maintaining plant health and maximising yield.

 What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be responsible for the primary focus on Irrigation and nutrition management to maintain and improve crop production.

About the role:

• Management and coordination of horticultural activities
• Understanding varietal differences and crop timings for raspberries including the importance of correct times for planting and crop manipulations
• Involvement in areas of crop productions such as: trial work, planning, canopy management, research and development projects and pest and disease
• Support and education of people within horticultural activities
• Monitor, report and make decisions on daily hydroponic nutrition requirements including
• Irrigation, EC and pH management.
• Manage data analysis - collect samples and conduct tests.
• Report and communicate all monitoring and trial results, findings and recommendations to the Farm Manager.
• Have a general involvement and awareness in all farm operations

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in a similar role. In addition, you should have:

• Relevant experience (within raspberry crops is beneficial but not essential)
• Willingness to get out into the field and be involved in day-to-day operations
• Ability to take responsibility and make things happen
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to influence and work alongside people- strong people management skillset
• Ability to foresee upcoming issues
• Ability to take direction and work autonomously
• A drive for continuous improvement of processes and system

Salary commensurate with experience.

Costa is seeking applicants who can demonstrate their behaviour in line with the Costa Values https://costagroup.com.au/about-us/values/

Once you have submitted your application, please keep an eye on your emails (including your junk/spam folder) as that is the primary way that we will contact you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Required)

 Work Eligibility:

• Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (Required)

Work Remotely:

• No