Horticulturist

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 of the products we grow and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.

The Costa Berry Category is at the forefront of genetic growing and innovation.  We export to some of the most demanding markets in the world, so food safety is paramount.  In all that we grow, we are committed to sustainable production and growing.

People are at the heart of the Costa business and across our regions we are a major employer with more than 6,000 workers during our peak seasons.

About the opportunity: 

We are seeking a Horticulturist to join our team in Corindi, NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their horticultural career to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

You will be responsible for the blueberry irrigation and nutrition in soil and substrate growing systems. The Irrigation and Nutrition Horticulturist will ensure proactive identification of issues that may have adverse effect on crop health and yield, and act decisively when seeking solutions and executing controls. At the heart of all effort is the improvement of plant health, longevity, and crop productivity.

The possibilities for development within Costa are abundant.  You will have the support and collaboration from your direct team as well as benefit from learnings from experts across the broader Berry category and industry.

If you believe you have the passion, qualities and experience for this role then we are interested in you!

Where is the role located? The role is based in Corindi NSW, nearby the beautiful Coffs Harbour, NSW: https://www.coffscoast.com/.

About the role:

• Monitor plant health, nutrition and irrigation.
• Manage and analyse data, collect samples for nutrient analysis, collate and prepare reports.
• Maintain accurate records of horticultural operations.
• Provide strong technical guidance to irrigation teams to ensure best management strategies are adhered to.
• Collaborate with Operations, Harvest and Horticulture teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and be open to learning new skills and approaches.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Horticultural or agricultural qualifications (Degree) or equivalent experience. 
• Some experience in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy or a related field is desirable.
• Willingness to learn problem-solving techniques in a horticultural setting.
• Ability to influence and work alongside a diverse range of roles.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Organised and able to manage time and tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

For more information on this role, please contact the berries HR team through HRCostaBerry@costagroup.com.au

Applications will close once the right candidate has been selected, so if you wish to be considered, apply now!