_**Hussey & Co Pty Ltd**_
- **ABN: 35913060246**_
- **Production Horticulturist**_
**SALARY OFFERED: $70,000 - $75,000 (Fulltime)**
9 South Boundary Road East, Somerville VIC 3912
Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Production Horticulturist
**Duties will include**:
- Ensure that all land preparations are done as per established procedures.
- Train / monitor operators where required to ensure tasks are done as per standard procedures
- Prepare working programmes daily / weekly / monthly to facilitate implementation of respective tasks
- Assess quality of work and take corrective actions where applicable
- Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
- Ensure the upkeep of all tractors and implements
- Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Agronomist/ Maintenance Manager where required
- Operate various tractors and implements
- Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
- Operate pressurised irrigation systems
- Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
- Fumigate soil
- Manage, install drainage systems
- Monitor and manage nursery plants
- Operate spreading and seeding equipment
**It is essential you possess the following**:
- Hands on and show of commitment
- Successful completion of relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualifications or equivalent
- Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
- Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to work autonomously, without supervision
**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Salary packaging
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person