Horticulture Grower

Mygration Pty Ltd is hiring a full-time Horticulture Grower in Somerville, VIC, Australia, offering a salary of $90,000 - $95,000. The role involves planning and coordinating crop production, maintaining optimal growing conditions, and overseeing farming operations. Candidates should have a relevant trade qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. A driver's license is also required.
Our Client HUSSEY & CO PTY LTD ABN - 359 1306 0246 – Located in Somerville, VIC is seeking a Horticulture Grower Full-time position for between $90,000 - $95,000 a year.

Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Horticulture Grower

Duties
• Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest considering environmental and market factors
• Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks.
• Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
• Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
• Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
• Manage work health and safety processes

Skills & Requirments
• Hands on and show of commitment
• Successful completion of a relevant Trade Qualification
• Proven 2 years’ post-trade experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
• Driver’s License.