Production Horticulturist

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Production Horticulturist to join our team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of crop operations, ensuring our high standards of quality and efficiency are met from planting through to harvest. You will be a key player on the ground, working across our 2 farms to help us achieve our production goals.

Benefits, Tasks & Responsibilities

- Plan and manage the daily and weekly schedule for crop operations across our Walkaway and Deepdale farms.
- Lead and train our farm operators in best practices for planting, maintaining, and harvesting our crops, including tomatoes, capsicums, eggplants, and cucumbers.
- Oversee all land preparation, including soil fumigation and bed formation.
- Manage our irrigation and drainage systems to ensure optimal water use for our vegetables.
- Monitor crop health to identify signs of pests or disease and take appropriate corrective action.
- Safely prepare and apply chemicals as needed to protect crops from weeds, pests, and diseases.
- Coordinate the harvesting process to ensure our produce is picked at peak quality and meets market standards.
- Ensure all farm machinery, including tractors and implements, are well-maintained and operational.
- Maintain adequate stocks of all necessary materials and inputs for ongoing farm operations.
- Work closely with the farm operation and management teams to implement growing strategies and report on crop progress.

Qualifications & Experience

- Experience in the agriculture industry is essential.
- Proven hands-on experience operating and maintaining farm tractors and implements.
- A solid understanding of crop nutrition, irrigation systems, and pest and disease management for vegetable crops.
- Must be reliable, possess a strong work ethic, and be able to solve problems effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work closely with our operation and management teams.
- Must be able to commute to our Walkaway and Deepdale farms (regional Western Australia).

About the Company

Sun City Produce Pty Ltd is a premium grower farm specialising in high-quality capsicums, tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants. Committed to sustainable practices, we deliver fresh, flavourful produce from our 2 farms in Walkaway and Deepdale, WA. Join us to support our mission: growing the finest vegetables for Western Australian tables, from paddock to plate.

Salary: $78000-78000

Job Published: 23-09-2025

Job Expiry: 23-10-2025

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