Junior Horticulturalist - WA

What We Offer

• Full-time opportunity with a competitive base salary + superannuation.
• Supportive Team dedicated to delivering outstanding results.
• Career Development: Ongoing training, mentoring, and opportunities for growth within the horticultural field.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and support you to balance your personal and professional life.
• Resources: A full IT kit is provided, ensuring you have the tools necessary for success.
  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Horticulturist to join our team in Gingin, WA. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring plant health, nutrition, irrigation, and pest/disease management under the guidance of senior horticultural staff.
• Support the implementation of best practice horticultural activities to achieve high yield and quality.
• Help maintain accurate records of horticultural operations, including spray and irrigation schedules.
• Participate in research and development activities, including data collection and trial support.
• Collaborate with the Operations, Harvest, and Horticulture teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by following all safety and quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and be open to learning new skills and approaches.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Horticulture or a related field (or working towards completion).
• Willingness to learn and develop practical skills in plant health, nutrition, irrigation, and pest/disease management.
• Ability to identify and communicate issues to senior staff.
• Some experience (including internships or placements) in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field is desirable.
• Willingness to learn problem-solving techniques in a horticultural setting.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Organised and able to manage time and tasks effectively.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate and take direction from senior team members.
• Values Centric: Showcase values-based behaviour in your approach to safety, emphasizing integrity, collaboration, and commitment. Learn more about Costa Values here: https://costagroup.com.au/about-us/values/
  

Ready to shape the future of farming with us? Please submit your CV for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link. All internal applicants should discuss their application with their Line Manager before applying for a role. Selection decisions are based on merit and will be fair, equitable and free from discrimination.  We deal with a high volume of applications, and your patience is appreciated. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

About Costa

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.

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.

Interested in learning more about Costa? Visit our website to find out more www.costagroup.com.au