Job Advertisement – Vegetable Grower

Location: Lewinston, South Australia

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: AUD $80,000+ per annum, plus superannuation

About Us

We are a family-owned tomato farming business committed to producing high-quality vegetables through effective crop management, careful cultivation practices and efficient farm operations.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Vegetable Grower to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and carrying out vegetable-growing activities, with a focus on tomato production, crop maintenance, harvesting and maintaining consistent produce quality.

This role requires practical experience in vegetable cultivation, an understanding of crop production processes and the ability to manage day-to-day growing activities. The successful applicant will work closely with farm management to maintain productive growing conditions, improve crop performance and ensure farming activities are carried out efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, organise and carry out vegetable-growing activities, including soil preparation, planting, cultivation, crop maintenance and harvesting, according to seasonal conditions and production requirements.
- Select suitable seeds and seedlings and determine appropriate planting methods, spacing and growing schedules to support healthy crop development.
- Monitor crop growth and growing conditions to maintain plant health, improve productivity and achieve consistent vegetable quality.
- Prepare and maintain soil, growing areas and cultivation systems, including applying fertilisers and other agricultural inputs according to crop requirements.
- Establish and maintain appropriate irrigation and watering practices to support healthy crop growth and efficient water use.
- Inspect crops regularly for pests, diseases, weeds and nutrient deficiencies, and implement appropriate management and prevention measures.
- Carry out pruning, trellising, cultivation and other crop maintenance activities as required for tomato production and other vegetables grown on the farm.
- Coordinate harvesting activities according to crop maturity,



production schedules and quality requirements.
- Oversee the collection, sorting, grading, storage, handling and packing of harvested vegetables to maintain product quality and minimise waste.
- Monitor crop yields, growing conditions and production outcomes, identifying opportunities to improve cultivation methods and overall farm productivity.
- Maintain accurate records of planting schedules, crop growth, fertiliser and chemical applications, irrigation, harvesting volumes and other farming activities.
- Assist with planning crop production to meet expected demand, seasonal conditions and business requirements.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery, equipment, tools, irrigation systems and other agricultural infrastructure safely and efficiently.
- Maintain farm buildings, growing areas, equipment and water supply systems to ensure a safe and productive working environment.
- Monitor the use of agricultural supplies and resources to support efficient farm operations and minimise unnecessary costs.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including the safe handling, storage and application of agricultural chemicals and fertilisers.
- Coordinate daily farming activities with farm management and other workers to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met.
- Assist with training or supervising farm workers and contractors where required.

Skills and Requirements The successful applicant must have:
- Previous relevant work experience in vegetable growing, horticulture, crop production or a closely related agricultural field.
- Practical knowledge of vegetable cultivation, including planting, crop maintenance, irrigation, fertilisation and harvesting.
- Experience monitoring crop health and identifying common pests,



diseases and other factors affecting vegetable production.
- An understanding of seasonal growing conditions and the practices required to maintain healthy crops and consistent produce quality.
- The ability to plan and organise daily farming activities and maintain accurate production records.
- Good problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with farm management and other team members.
- A strong work ethic, reliability and the ability to undertake practical outdoor work in different weather conditions.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety and maintaining high standards of agricultural production.

Desirable qualifications and experience

- A degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in commercial tomato production or other commercial vegetable-growing operations.
- Experience with irrigation systems, fertiliser programs, pest and disease management, and crop production planning.
- Experience maintaining farm production records and monitoring crop yields.
- A current driver’s licence and experience operating agricultural machinery, where applicable.

What We Offer

- A full-time opportunity with a family-owned tomato farming business.
- A competitive salary of AUD $80,000+ per annum, plus superannuation.
- A supportive working environment with opportunities to apply and develop practical agricultural knowledge.
- The prospect to contribute to crop production planning, farm productivity and the ongoing development of the business.
- Long-term employment opportunities for a suitable candidate.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from candidates who have relevant vegetable-growing experience, a strong understanding of crop production and a genuine commitment to maintaining high agricultural standards.

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant work experience, agricultural skills and qualifications to: [email protected]

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Vegetable Grower (Lewiston)
🏢 Ut Van Huynh u0026 Tam Thanh Thi Le
📍 Lewiston