Horticulture Grower

Employer: The Morcus Trust

Position: Horticulture Grower

Location: Lowood, QLD 4311

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the Business

The Morcus Trust operates an agricultural business specialising in growing fresh organic vegetables through greenhouse and outdoor cultivation. The business uses modern irrigation systems and sustainable farming practices to produce quality vegetables for wholesale markets.

About the Role

The Morcus Trust is seeking an experienced Horticulture Grower to manage and coordinate daily vegetable-growing operations, maintain crop health and ensure efficient production of quality organic vegetables.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate vegetable production, including soil preparation, crop selection, planting schedules and harvesting.
• Select, propagate and plant suitable vegetable seeds and seedlings according to seasonal and market requirements.
• Manage greenhouse and outdoor crop cultivation, including pruning, thinning, trellising and maintaining optimal growing conditions.
• Operate and monitor irrigation systems and implement appropriate watering and fertilisation programs.
• Monitor crop health and manage pests, diseases and weeds using suitable organic farming practices.
• Organise harvesting, collection, grading, sorting, storage and packaging of vegetables for wholesale supply.
• Monitor crop yields, maintain production records and plan future planting activities according to market demand.
• Maintain farm infrastructure, greenhouse facilities, irrigation equipment, machinery and water supply systems.
• Coordinate and supervise farm workers involved in planting, cultivation and harvesting activities.
• Ensure farming operations comply with relevant workplace health and safety and organic farming standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Relevant AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification, or equivalent, with at least one year of full-time relevant work experience; OR
• Three years of employment experience as a Horticulture Grower with relevant formal training; OR
• Five years of relevant employment experience as a Horticulture Grower.

Additional Requirements:

• Practical knowledge of vegetable cultivation and greenhouse farming.
• Experience with irrigation, fertilisation, crop maintenance and harvesting.
• Ability to manage daily agricultural production activities independently.

How to Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume outlining their relevant qualifications and experience.