Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Position – PRODUCTION HORTICULTURIST Employment type – Full-time permanent, 38 hours a week Farm Location – Mena Creek QLD 4871, Innisfail QLD 4860 Salary packaging - $75,000 to $90,000 + superannuation per annum Our client SINGH PLANTATION PTY LTD is looking for a permanent skilled Production Horticulturist for the farming located within the business at QLD 4871. Responsibility: Successful candidate will be responsible for maximising crop yield and fruit quality by managing the complete plant growth cycle from tissue culture planting through to harvesting.

Key Duties

- Ensure all land preparation activities, including clearing, ploughing, ripping, and bed formation, are completed according to established banana cultivation procedures, and other fruits when required.
- Train and supervise farm workers and equipment operators to ensure all activities are performed safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Develop and implement scheduled work plans to support productive banana production activities, including planting, crop maintenance, and harvesting.
- Monitor field operations and crop performance, implementing corrective actions where required to maintain crop health and productivity.
- Ensure sufficient availability of farming inputs, including fertilisers, planting materials,



and other supplies required for production activities.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and correct use of tractors, machinery, and farm equipment to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Coordinate with the Farm Manager, Agronomist, and Facility Manager to plan production activities and resolve technical or operational issues.
- Operate tractors, farm machinery, and implements for land preparation, spraying, fertilising, and transportation activities.
- Monitor banana crops for pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies, and report and manage issues promptly.
- Prepare, mix, and apply agrochemicals, including fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, safely and effectively to control weeds, pests, and diseases.
- Coordinate harvesting operations to ensure bananas are harvested at the correct maturity stage and handled according to quality requirements.
- Perform soil treatment activities, including fumigation where required, to maintain soil condition and crop productivity.
- Design, install, and maintain drainage systems to prevent waterlogging and improve growing conditions.

Requirements

- At least AQF III qualification
- 1 year of minimum experience.

Application Dates: Starts from 2 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.

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📌 PRODUCTION HORTICULTURIST (Mena Creek)
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