Summary
Why This Role?
Lead one of Australia's most advanced vegetable seedling operations State-of-the-art nursery with modern growing systems Autonomy to run your own department and shape outcomes Genuine development and leadership progression Prime location – approx.
32km south-west of Melbourne CBD
Job Description
Our client is a highly respected wholesale nursery producing premium vegetable seedlings for commercial farming customers across Victoria and regional Australia.
Established in the ****s, the business has grown into one of the most renowned vegetable seedling nurseries in the country, underpinned by technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
This is a forward-thinking organisation that values: Modern systems and data-driven growing practices A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture Long-term investment in people, capability, and leadership
The Opportunity
As Senior Grower, you will lead the growing function and play a pivotal role in ensuring all crops are produced to specification, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
Reporting into senior leadership, this is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence across production planning, quality, and operational outcomes.
You will also represent the business at industry field days and seminars, remaining connected to best practice and emerging trends.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the production of vegetable seedlings across the nursery




Maintain optimal growing conditions to consistently meet quality and delivery specifications
Manage irrigation, moisture, nutrition, pest and disease programs
Drive plant health, uniformity, and overall crop performance
Maintain high standards of nursery hygiene, safety, and housekeeping
Work closely with sowing, dispatch, and other internal teams to meet customer requirements
Complete daily production records, reporting, and provide regular updates to senior management
About You
You are an experienced grower with a strong technical foundation and a practical, lead-from-the-front leadership style.
You take ownership, value structure and standards, and enjoy developing people while delivering commercial outcomes.
You will bring:
Bachelor qualification in Horticulture, Agronomy, or similar
Proven grower experience, ideally within vegetable seedlings or nursery operations (preference)
Current Farm Chemical User's Certificate
Current driver's licence
Experience with computerised / automated irrigation systems (Priva highly regarded)
Forklift licence (desirable)
Solid commitment to safety, systems, and operational discipline
The Bottom Line
This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a senior growing leadership role within a highly respected, technically advanced nursery—offering autonomy, influence, and long-term career development in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
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📌 Senior Grower (Melbourne)
🏢 Agri Talent Pty
📍 Melbourne