- Leadership opportunity with a recognised leader in sustainability
- Join us while we are on a huge growth trajectory
- Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the horticulture industry
We grow, market, distribute and supply premium fresh produce both nationally and internationally, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in plant cultivation. The driving force behind our story is our people. We support our team to grow, learn, and develop their skills. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
In this newly created role, located in Tatura, you will be hands on focusing on operations while reporting to the Head Grower. You will be responsible for:
- Holistic management of a team
- Building relationships with external IPM consultants
- Creating and implement IPM seasonal programs to meet department and company goals by developing procedures and techniques for solving problems and improving the efficiency of production
- Collecting and analyse data and samples and trial new techniques for effective pest and disease management
- Manage the Pest and Disease program to ensure levels of pests, disease and beneficials are within the excepted limits and economic thresholds
- Providing accurate and concise crop health reports
- Consulting with senior management on best practice for pest and disease management and make recommendations for improving efficiency and/or production
- Developing weekly summary of pest and disease management for Head Grower
- Liaising with other department employees and study environmental factors affecting the crop health and greenhouse hygiene and develop or enhance new or existing protocols
- Undertaking research into new techniques / bio-pesticides to control pest outbreaks
- Managing correct Application of Agro Chemicals with Boom Spray Equipment, Drenches, Drone Applications, Orchard Sprayers, Misting, ULV, Hot Fogger, Mist Blowers and Hand Sprays to prevent and eradicate pests and diseases
- Implementing relevant research into new techniques / bio-pesticides to control pest outbreaks
- Maintaining all spray applications in accordance with regulations and company policy
What you will bring to this role:
- Demonstrated ability to solve Pest and Disease problems to ensure levels of pests, disease and beneficials are managed to improve the efficiency of production
- Proven experience in implementing strategies to improve IPM, propagation and growing practices and procedures
- Current knowledge of pesticide and fertiliser application and regulation
- Strong communication, consultative, and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership experience
- Sound judgement, safety, and quality orientation
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills
Why work with us?
- We work with the latest technology and highly value continuous improvement
- We grow over 3 million seedlings per year!
- We love to share our knowledge and develop our team to offer a long-term career
- We have a strong leadership training program
- We have a variety of crops to increase your knowledge
- We are the leading Australian glasshouse producer
- We value training, safety and our people
- We have a great team in a fun and friendly environment
- Free fresh produce every fortnight!
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@regionalmigration.com.
