Costa is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketerof premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. We nurture our people, cultivateour growing sites and invest in ongoing research and development.

All the products we grow and sell are fresh, nutritious,unprocessed and grown on our own farms or those of our partner growers.

The Costa Berry Category is at the forefront of geneticgrowing and innovation. We export to some of the most demanding markets in theworld, making food safety, quality and sustainable production critical to oursuccess.

People are at the heart of the Costa business and acrossour regions we are a major employer with more than 6,000 employees during peakseasons.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Pest and Disease Scoutto join our Berry team at Corindi, NSW on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Horticulturist, this role plays animportant part in supporting healthy, productive berry crops through effectivepest and disease monitoring, integrated pest management activities, andaccurate reporting. You will work across our blueberry, raspberry andblackberry production systems, helping to identify emerging risks and supportdecision-making that protects crop health, yield and quality.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop yourhorticultural knowledge and technical skills while building a career within oneof Australia's leading horticultural businesses. The role can provide a pathwayinto broader horticultural and operational responsibilities for the rightcandidate.

Local residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

- Permanentfull-time employment with a leading Australian agribusiness
- Opportunitiesfor learning, development and career progression
- Exposureto up-to-date horticultural practices and integrated pest management systems
- Supportiveteam environment focused on safety, quality and innovation
- Accessto Costa's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)




- Avalues-based organisation with a strong culture of CARE

Key Responsibilities

- Conductroutine pest and disease scouting across blueberry, raspberry andblackberry crops
- Monitor,service and record data from insect traps as part of integrated pestmanagement programs
- Assistwith the release and monitoring of beneficial insects
- Accuratelyidentify and report pests, diseases and crop health issues
- Communicatefindings and emerging risks to the Horticulturist
- Supportfield trials and data collection activities
- Maintainaccurate scouting records, observations and reporting documentation
- Adhereto Costa's Work Health and Safety, Food Safety and Quality requirements
- Fosterpositive working relationships and demonstrate Costa values in allactivities

Skills and Experience

- Qualificationin Horticulture, Agriculture or a related discipline is desirable
- Passionfor horticulture, plant health and crop production systems
- Knowledgeof pest and disease management principles is advantageous
- Strongattention to detail and ability to work with field data
- Excellentcommunication and organisational skills
- Abilityto work independently and as part of a team
- Abilityto perform field-based work in varying outdoor conditions
- Currentdriver's licence

Why Costa?

At Costa, our people are our greatest asset. We arecommitted to creating an environment where our employees can develop theirskills, contribute to industry-leading growing practices and build long-termcareers within a progressive and innovative business.

Ready to shape the future of farming with us?

We receive a high volume of applications and appreciate yourpatience. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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📌 Pest & Disease Scout - Corindi NSW (Upper Corindi)
🏢 Costa Group
📍 Upper Corindi