Vegetable Grower

Vegetable Grower

Location: Werombi NSW

Salary: Annual base salary range$110000-$145000 dependant on experience/qualifications

Position: Full time, permanent

Closing date: Tuesday 16th September 2025

Job Description:

Windy Hills Farm (NSW) Pty Ltd is looking for a full-time Vegetable Grower who has Farming/Protected Cropping/Greenhouse/ Herb/ Salad Leaf experience.

· South West Sydney location – Werombi NSW 2570.

· Fully integrated and innovative company

· Entrepreneurial business

Windy Hills Farm (NSW) Pty Ltd has a positive track record of maintaining and developing new market opportunities and turning them into company success stories.

Our business is lead with the company values of Respect, Quality, Long Term Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

We encourage business improvement by supporting our people to take ownership of any task – large or small.

Our farming business is exceptional and that can be seen in the creation of this role. We are true believers in Workplace equality, have a culture of actively promoting and onsite training/upskilling our of our team.

This role is technically based and has been created to focus on the growth and production of quality leafy produce. To be the keen eye engaged to ensure quality stock is available on farm and most importantly to our customers who deserve a quality Australian grown product.

Reporting to the Director this role is tasked with managing the operational efficiencies and horticultural best practice requirements to maintain plant quality and improve the production of seedlings, leafy greens and niche categories to ultimately reduce waste on farm and keep a high quality product. Majority of time will be divided between Growing, Stock Control, People Management and Quality Assurance:

Example of key responsibilities:

The successful applicant will demonstrate these skills and attributes:

· Provide technical knowledge with company clients and to internal staff

· Oversee all hydroponic growing matters including plant nutrition, chemical applications, fertigation, planting/transplanting, growing, climate management and environmental controls and calibration of hydroponic farming equipment

· IPM – Monitor crop health and production including pest and disease management strategies

· Staff management – leadership through positive actions and examples

· Maintain the high standard of onsite cleanliness and general site maintenance

· Maintain HARPPS/Fair Farms accreditation duties

· Update AEM greenhouse technology

· Manage NFT hydroponic systems

· Develop and monitor growing standards with the management team

Requirements:

· Must have herb, lettuce, edible flower experience, technically competent

· A minimum of 5 years proven background in farming, nursery, horticultural operations or protected cropping

· Relevant tertiary qualifications in agriculture or horticulture

· Excellent computer reporting skills

· NFT hydroponic growing experience

· A good command of English language, spoken and written

· Attention to detail but with a flexible mentality

· Australian resident preferred

The ideal candidate is an organised persona with confidence in their growing abilities, a great understanding for the health of plants and experienced in advising a highly productive and enthusiastic team of farm managers, crop workers and associated staff. Salary negotiable - depending on experience.

How to apply:

Email CV to: admin@windyhillsfarm.com.au

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Werombi NSW 2570: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

Growing: 5 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 16/09/2025

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