JVP FARMS PTY LTD is hiring a Full time Production Horticulturist (070499) role in Patrick Estate, QLD. Apply now to be part of our team. Job summary: Flexible hours available 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role Expected salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year Job Responsibility: · The job of a Production Horticulturist requires overseeing several departments in plant production, which ensures maximum development and quality. Duties: · Formulate and execute plans for production taking into account the consumer pull, seasons, and crop rotations. · Set planting, harvesting, and other cultivation schedules. · Study and choose appropriate plants to grow taking into consideration aspects like climatic conditions, soil fertility, and market tastes among other things. · Conduct or supervise breeding programs for plant development of new and better varieties. · Superintend the plant production by means of seeding, cloning and/or tissue culturing. · Make sure there is plant materials that are healthy and not affected by any diseases for cultivation. · Check soil health and fertility and adopt programs that increase or safeguard soil quality. · Using specific fertilizers and soil additives. · Design and administer irrigation systems so as to achieve proper water for plant growth provision. · Measure soil moisture and adjust watering schedules. · Put in place standard operations procedure (quality control measure) for crops so as to ensure they meet set markets standard. · Respond to defective products or contamination claims. Salary: · $75,000 - $85,000 Super · Education: · Minimum of Bachelor or Higher. Experience: · Minimum 2 years of experience is desirable. Working Condition: · Full Time / 38 hours per week