06 Aug
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Lake House
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Melbourne
06 Aug
Lake House
Melbourne
Dairy Flat Farm is looking for a Head Market Gardener to work at our regenerative farm just outside Daylesford.
You must have a solid agricultural background and be familiar with farm machinery and it's upkeep.
You should have experience in a Market Garden setting and be able to propagate and plant adhering to a seasonal calendar.
The candidate should also be well versed in succession planting in order to ensure a constant supply of vegetables for our Restaurant and Cafe.
A minimum of 2-3 years of market garden experience is required.
A manual drivers license is required and experience with a tractor and machinery is essential.
You will be responsible for the farm team and duties such as general property maintenance, vineyard maintenance and for our orchard.
What You'll Do:
Assist with all aspects of vegetable production: seeding, planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and packing
Manage beds using no-till or low-till techniques
Apply compost, cover crops, and other regenerative practices to build soil fertility
Operate small farm tools and equipment
Support irrigation, pest management, and post-harvest processes
Contribute to overall farm maintenance and daily operations
Some knowledge of Organics or Biodynamics would also be highly regarded.
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📌 Head Vegetable Gardener (Melbourne)
🏢 Lake House
📍 Melbourne