Regal Mushrooms is seeking a motivated and hands-on Assistant Grower to join our growing team at our Londonderry site.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced agricultural environment and has a strong interest in crop production, technology and using data to achieve the best possible growing outcomes.
About the Role
Reporting to the Grower & Technical Manager, the Assistant Grower plays an important role in the day-to-day management and monitoring of our mushroom crops.
You will work closely with our Growers, Waterers, Maintenance, Harvest and Postharvest teams to monitor growing conditions, identify issues and make informed decisions that support quality, yield and continuous improvement.
The current roster is Tuesday to Saturday, with varying start and finish times:
Tuesday to Thursday: generally 10:00am - 6:30pmFriday and Saturday: generally 6:00am - 2:30pm
Due to the nature of mushroom growing, some flexibility is required.
The position may involve rostered responsibilities outside normal operating hours, including monitoring or adjusting growing parameters and responding to operational issues when required.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor mushroom crops and growing room conditionsRecord and analyse growing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvementMonitor and adjust growing conditions, including temperature, humidity, CO2, airflow and wateringMonitor growing systems and identify issues requiring attentionMonitor crop health,



flies and disease managementCount pins and assess crop developmentMonitor equipment including chillers, boilers, pumps, filters, water tanks and dosing systemsSupport growing trials and continuous improvement initiativesPrepare and communicate growing room instructionsSupervise and monitor watering activitiesWork closely with the Grower and Technical Manager to troubleshoot crop and growing issues
Support Freshcare, food safety and WHS requirementsMaintain accurate growing and compliance records
About You
We are looking for someone who is practical, analytical and keen to develop their knowledge of commercial mushroom production.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Strong attention to detailGood computer literacy and confidence working with monitoring systems and dataStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to analyse information and make sound decisionsThe ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a teamStrong problem-solving skillsThe ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and constantly changing environmentA resilient and adaptable approach to workA genuine commitment to food safety and workplace safetyA positive "can do" attitude
Experience in mushroom growing, horticulture, agriculture or controlled-environment crop production would be highly regarded.
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your growing knowledge and be part of a hands-on team focused on quality and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Assistant Grower (New South Wales)
🏢 Regal Mushrooms
📍 New South Wales