Pest & Disease Scout - FNQ

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 Horticultural team are looking for an energetic, self-starter to join our world class team. This is a casual, seasonal role based across our Far North Queensland sites; Tolga, Rangeview, and Walkamin. As one of the largest employers on the Atherton Tablelands, we have a lot to offer, career progression and on-going work may be available for the right candidate.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for day-to-day pest and disease scouting of the blueberry crops across all 3 sites (Tolga, Rangeview, Walkamin and Paddys Green), with a focus on maintaining plant health and function. A strong ability to work autonomously is required for this role.

Other responsibilities include:

• Monitoring & reporting of insects and disease in blueberry 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

About Your

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a team
• Be highly diligent with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and follow instruction
• Good time management skills
• Reasonable computer literacy (Excel)
• Experience in horticulture advantageous
• Driver’s license essential and own transport

What’s In It For Me? – We understand you spend most of your time at work, so the team at Costa want it to be fun and fulfilling!

We have a number of benefits on offer including:

• Training: Full-Training provided for all tasks creating work flexibility and consistency for you actively do your better performance.
• Development: We offer opportunities for continuous learning, development, and advancement in your career. 
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and prioritize work-life balance, providing you with the support you need to balance your personal and professional life.
• Payment: Pay is in line with the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement, offering competitive hourly rates on a casual basis.
• Positive Environment: Join a diverse team, make new friends, learn new skills, and explore different cultures. We celebrate cultural days and host occasional BBQs.
• Values-Driven Culture: At Costa, we foster a culture of care, ensuring our team feels supported and valued.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career 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.

 

We care for our people:

People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.

Check out “Costa Well Grown” at https://vimeo.com/333655457

If you are interested in joining us, please submit your application. There will be a merit-based recruitment process for all applications. 

To submit your application, you will need the following: 

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

After you have submitted your application keep your eye on your emails - that is how we will contact you about the progress of your application.

You will be required to attend an interview; the recruitment team will be in touch to organise a suitable date and time.