Horticultural Technician

**About the business**:
HM Clause is one of the world and local leaders in the vegetable seeds industry. We specialize in the breeding, production, and sales of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today, and produce the highest quality seeds for the future.

**Job description**:

- Reporting to the R&D Station Manager, support all agronomic and crop management activities (irrigation, nutrition, pest & disease management) for field and greenhouse production.
- Sowing and transplanting research trials for plant breeder and product development.
- Support all plant pollination activities for seed production.
- Seed harvesting and cleaning.
- Support and supervise field workers and technical staff in greenhouse and field activities.
- Assist the Product Development team on farm trials or marketing field days.
- Assist in other tasks as requested by the Farm Manager / Product Development Manager.
- Must be willing to learn and adhere to company safety policy and procedure.

**Key Selection Criteria**:
**Must-Have**:Highly organised, Interpersonal Skills & Teamwork, Attention to detail

**Technical / Behavioral Skills**: Excellent oral & written communication, demonstrate responsibility for actions & decisions, professionalism.

**Systems / Software**: Experience with MS Office

**Experience (Industry)**: Preferred but not necessary.

**Experience (Years)**: 1-3 years in the vegetable industry desirable

**Education**: Tertiary qualifications or familiarity in horticulture or agriculture preferred

**Licenses / Certifications**:Drivers licence

**Your benefits and working environment**:

- Supportive team culture with professional development opportunities
- A multi-cultural, diverse and collaborative working environment
- A team that is passionate about what we do
- Attractive Eastern suburbs location
- Free on-site parking
- Strong safety culture
- Staff wellness program
- Limagrain Group profit sharing