Job Description
Production Horticulturist
Full time, Ongoing
Virginia, South Australia
H & L Hydroponics is looking for skilled and experienced Production Horticulturists who can use their knowledge and skills in horticultural farm and is responsible for the entire lifecycle of horticultural crops, from planting to harvest and post-harvest processing, ensuring high-quality produce and efficient operations.
Remuneration & hours
Salary package:from $71,550 per annum plus superannuation(paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award; commensurate with skills and experience)
Full time, ongoing position
Hours: 38 ordinary hours per week, averaged over a 4-week cycle (152 hours per 4 weeks), plus guaranteed overtime of approximately 8 hours per week (paid at overtime rates) — around 46 hours per week in total.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and monitor planting, growing and harvesting schedules to meet production targets
Monitor crop health, soil condition, irrigation and nutrition, and adjust growing programs as required
Implement pest, disease and weed management programs in accordance with regulations
Operate, calibrate and maintain horticultural machinery and irrigation systems




Apply fertilisers and agricultural chemicals safely and in accordance with label and WHS requirements
Maintain accurate production, spray and harvest records
Guide and direct field workers to meet quality and food-safety standards
Ensure compliance with food safety, biosecurity and workplace health and safety requirements
Skill & Experience
About you
A relevant AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV in Horticulture (or equivalent); or 3 years' experience as a Production Horticulturalist with relevant formal training; or 5 years' experience with no formal training
Sound knowledge of crop agronomy, irrigation, and pest and disease management
Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery and irrigation systems
Ability to work under limited supervision and to coordinate a small team
Chemical-handling accreditation (e.g. ChemCert / AQF chemical units) desirable
Physically fit and able to work outdoors across a range of conditions
Reliable, safety-focused and quality-driven
How to apply:
Qualified applicants may apply through this advertisement.
Applications close 31 July ****.

📌 Production Horticulturist (Adelaide)
🏢 H and L Hydroponics
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