Horticulture Grower for KPL in Perth

Location: Esperance, WA, 6448
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title Horticulture Grower
Hourly Rate: $79,500 - $85,000
Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Role

Our client, a leading agricultural enterprise, is seeking a dedicated Horticulture Grower to join their innovative team. This role is instrumental in managing and optimizing the entire lifecycle of horticultural production, from initial planning through to market delivery. You will be part of an organisation committed to sustainable practices and cutting‐edge agricultural technology, contributing to the growth and success of high‐quality produce.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Crop Planning & Cultivation

• Develop and implement comprehensive seasonal crop production strategies, encompassing everything from meticulous soil preparation and precise planting schedules to timely harvesting, with a keen eye on environmental variables, resource optimisation, and emerging market demands.
• Source and select superior quality seeds, seedlings, bulbs, and rootstocks, employing advanced horticultural techniques such as grafting and propagation to cultivate elite plant varieties and guarantee exceptional crop vigour and health.
• Supervise and direct all horticultural operations, including the strategic application of tailored fertilizer programs and the implementation of integrated pest and disease management strategies to foster optimal plant development and maximise yield potential.

Operational Excellence & Crop Stewardship

• Uphold and enhance stringent crop production standards through expert execution and oversight of essential cultivation tasks, including detailed pruning, precise de‐budding, and sophisticated irrigation management to cultivate ideal growing environments.
• Orchestrate and lead all aspects of post‐harvest handling, ensuring the efficient and careful collection, appropriate storage, precise grading, and meticulous packaging of produce to meet and exceed the highest market specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Manage the end‐to‐end commercial logistics of horticultural produce, coordinating sales initiatives, procurement activities, and the timely dispatch of goods to guarantee a seamless and efficient supply chain from cultivation to consumer.

Infrastructure, Safety & Business Administration

• Oversee the diligent maintenance and effective upkeep of critical farm infrastructure, including essential buildings, robust fencing, vital machinery, and indispensable water supply systems, to ensure consistent operational reliability and a secure working environment.
• Maintain and critically analyse detailed operational records, documenting all horticultural activities from input applications to comprehensive yield data, utilising this information for performance evaluation against production targets and contractual obligations.
• Proactively manage and champion all on‐site work health and safety protocols, fostering a robust safety‐conscious culture and ensuring absolute adherence to all relevant industry regulations and established best practices.

Requirements & Experience

• A relevant Trade Qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a closely related field is essential.
• Minimum 1 year experience in horticulture, crop production, fruit growing, vegetable growing, or a similar agricultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience in planting, cultivating, irrigating, pruning, and harvesting crops.
• Knowledge of crop production techniques, soil management, and plant nutrition.
• Experience monitoring crop health and identifying pest, weed, and disease issues.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.