Komiberry Farms is seeking a skilled and motivated Horticulture Grower to join our strawberry farming operations in Queensland.
This role involves coordinating crop production, maintaining plant health and overseeing harvesting to deliver high-quality strawberries.
To be considered for this role you must have: - Certificate III or IV in Horticulture, a higher relevant qualification, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least two years of relevant experience in the industry in similar position.
- You must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent resident or have legal working rights in Australia.
Key Responsibilities - Production Planning and Planting - Crop Cultivation and Plant Health - Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management - Staff Supervision and Farm Operations - Production Records and Financial Management Risk Management, Safety and Compliance Main Tasks
1. Production Planning and Planting - Plan strawberry production and harvesting schedules based on seasonal conditions, market demand, customer requirements and available resources.
- Select suitable varieties and planting material, prepare growing beds and coordinate planting to meet production targets.
2. Crop Cultivation and Plant Health - Monitor growth, flowering and fruit development, and supervise pruning, runner removal and removal of diseased material.
- Manage irrigation and fertiliser applications according to soil, weather and crop requirements.
- Control pests, diseases and weeds, ensuring safe crop treatments and accurate records.
3. Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management - Assess fruit maturity and forecast yields to organise harvesting schedules and labour.
- Supervise picking, grading,



packing and cooling to maintain quality, minimise wastage and meet customer specifications.
- Coordinate storage, sales and dispatch to fulfil delivery commitments.
4. Staff Supervision and Farm Operations - Allocate tasks and train and supervise workers and contractors in crop care, harvesting and safe work practices.
- Organise purchases of plants, fertilisers, crop protection products, packaging and other supplies.
- Coordinate maintenance of machinery, buildings, fences, irrigation and water supply systems.
5. Production Records and Financial Management - Review planting, treatment, irrigation, labour and yield records to improve production performance.
- Monitor budgets and production costs, and assist with financial planning.
- Review market conditions and harvest forecasts to adjust production and meet supply contracts.
6. Risk Management, Safety and Compliance - Manage crop risks associated with heat, heavy rainfall, frost and water shortages.
- Implement workplace safety procedures, including safe machinery operation and chemical handling.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and biosecurity standards throughout production and post-harvest operations.
Preferred Skills - Practical knowledge of strawberry cultivation, irrigation, crop nutrition and pest management.
- Ability to assess fruit maturity and maintain quality during harvesting and post-harvest handling.
- Strong planning and supervisory skills to coordinate farm activities and lead workers.
- Positive record-keeping skills and knowledge of farm safety, food hygiene and biosecurity practices.
Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Horticulture Grower_Strawberry (Caboolture)
🏢 komiberry farms
📍 Caboolture