At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and coordinate the harvesting of cucumbers, aloe vera, and berries.
- Company: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd, a leader in horticulture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and hands-on experience in crop management.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on sustainable agriculture.
- Qualifications: AQF Certificate III or IV in horticulture and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 78000 - 88000 $ per year.
Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd
Position: Production Horticulture Supervisor - 363114
Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation
Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia
Mode: Full Time
Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure cucumber, aloe vera and berry crops scheduled for harvest have completed the required withholding period before picking begins.
- Select and coordinate harvesting methods suited to each crop type to minimise bruising, mechanical damage and spoilage.
- Monitor growth, ripeness and production conditions across all plantings, adjusting cultivation and harvesting practices as needed for each crop.
- Identify and manage pests, diseases and weeds specific to cucumber, aloe vera and berry crops, including implementing control procedures where required.
- Safely store, handle and apply agricultural chemicals suited to each crop variety, in accordance with workplace procedures and safety requirements.
- Operate and monitor specialised harvesting and post-harvest handling equipment (e.g. picking, sorting, packing lines) relevant to crop processing.
- Coordinate worksite activities, allocate tasks and supervise employees across multiple crop lines to support efficient, simultaneous production of cucumbers, aloe vera and berries.
- Maintain accurate production, treatment, harvest and quality-control records for each crop type to support traceability and reporting requirements.
To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:
- Relevant AQF Certificate III or IV qualification in horticulture, agriculture or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 3 years' employment experience as a Production Horticulturist with relevant formal training, or at least 5 years' employment experience as a Production Horticulturist without formal training.
- Practical knowledge of crop production, cultivation and harvesting techniques, ideally across cucumber, aloe vera and berry crops.
- Sound understanding of pest, weed and disease identification and control practices relevant to horticultural crops.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate farm staff while maintaining workplace health and safety and quality-control standards.
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At Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the horticulture sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and sustainability. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while working in the beautiful region of Wells Crossing, NSW. Join us to make a meaningful impact in agriculture and be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement.
