Hervey Bay Nurseries is a leading wholesale production nursery that has been operating for over 50 years. Based in the Fraser Coast region of Qld, we supply premium sub-tropical indoor plants to chain stores, independent retailers, and brokers across Australia, supplying clients and customers extending from Cairns to Adelaide.
Join our team as an experienced Head Grower
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Head Grower to lead and continue to drive excellence in plant health, quality, and productivity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced horticulture professional who thrives in a hands‐on leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and ensure maximum plant health outcomes across propagation and plant production environments underpinning 2 million plant sales a year. Oversee all plant nutrition, irrigation, pest and disease management across the Nursery.
- Develop and implement growing strategies to maximise yield, quality, and consistency
- Monitor crop performance and maintain exceptional standards of plant health and presentation.
- Lead, train, and support team members in your team
- Maintain accurate growing records and reporting systems
- Identify and implement improvements in practices and processes
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
About You:
- Proven experience as a Head Grower, Senior Grower, or similar horticultural leadership role where maintaining and improving plant health was integral both to your role and the success of the business
- Strong knowledge of plant biology, crop management, and controlled growing environments
- Excellent enquiry, problem‐solving and decision‐making skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, while working collaboratively with managers, team leaders and team members
- Passionate about producing high‐quality plants in a 24/7 operating environment, as plants don't take a day off
What We Offer:
- A leadership role within a progressive growing operation
- Competitive salary package based on experience and skills
- Opportunities to influence, develop and implement plant health practices that would be the envy of our competitors
- A supportive and professional team environment where every plant and every employee counts
If you are an experienced grower looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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