Horticulturalist

We’re Costa. Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables._
- On the land, in distribution centres, and out on the roads - Costa people work hard to bring the freshest produce to tables across Australia._
- But joining our team is about more than just hard work. It’s about picking a meaningful, sustainable job that’s good for you, and for Australia._

**Who we’re looking for**:
The Raspberry Farm are looking for a horticulturalist to join the team in a professional capacity. This role reports to the Farm Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day agronomic management with a focus on maintaining plant health and maximising yield.

**What you’ll be doing**:
You’ll be responsible for the primary focus on Irrigation and nutrition management to maintain and improve crop production.

About the role:

- Management and coordination of horticultural activities
- Understanding varietal differences and crop timings for raspberries including the importance of correct times for planting and crop manipulations
- Involvement in areas of crop productions such as: trial work, planning, canopy management, research and development projects and pest and disease
- Support and education of people within horticultural activities
- Monitor, report and make decisions on daily hydroponic nutrition requirements including
- Irrigation, EC and pH management.
- Manage data analysis - collect samples and conduct tests.
- Report and communicate all monitoring and trial results, findings and recommendations to the Farm Manager.
- Have a general involvement and awareness in all farm operations

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in a similar role. In addition, you should have:

- Relevant experience (within raspberry crops is beneficial but not essential)
- Willingness to get out into the field and be involved in day-to-day operations
- Ability to take responsibility and make things happen
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to influence and work alongside people
- strong people management skillset
- Ability to foresee upcoming issues
- Ability to take direction and work autonomously
- A drive for continuous improvement of processes and system

Salary commensurate with experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (required)

Work Eligibility:

- Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (required)

Work Remotely:

- No