Costa is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer
of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. We nurture our people,
cultivate our growing sites and invest in ongoing research and
development.
All of the products we grow and sell are fresh,
nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner
growers.
The Costa Berry Category is at the forefront of genetic
growing and innovation. We export to some of the most demanding markets
in the world, so food safety is paramount. In all that we grow, we are
committed to sustainable production and growing.
People are at the heart of the Costa business and across
our regions we are a major employer with more than 6,000 workers during our
peak seasons.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking a Horticulturist to join our team in Corindi,
NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their horticultural
career to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in a supportive and
innovative environment.
You will be responsible for the blueberry irrigation and
nutrition in soil and substrate growing systems. The Irrigation and Nutrition
Horticulturist will ensure proactive identification of issues that may have
adverse effect on crop health and yield, and act decisively when seeking
solutions and executing controls. At the heart of all effort is the improvement
of plant health, longevity, and crop productivity.
The possibilities for development within Costa are
abundant. You will have the support and collaboration from your direct
team as well as benefit from learnings from experts across the broader Berry
category and industry.
If you believe you have the passion, qualities and
experience for this role then we are interested in you
Where is the role located? The role is based in Corindi NSW, nearby the beautiful Coffs Harbour, NSW:
About the role:
* Monitor
plant health, nutrition and irrigation.
* Manage
and analyse data, collect samples for nutrient analysis, collate and
prepare reports.
* Maintain
accurate records of horticultural operations.
* Provide
strong technical guidance to irrigation teams to ensure best management
strategies are adhered to.
* Collaborate
with Operations, Harvest and Horticulture teams to ensure smooth daily
operations.
* Support
continuous improvement initiatives and be open to learning new skills and
approaches.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have;
* Horticultural
or agricultural qualifications (Degree) or equivalent experience.
* Some
experience in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy or a related field is
desirable.
* Willingness
to learn problem-solving techniques in a horticultural setting.
* Ability
to influence and work alongside a diverse range of roles.
* Good
attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
* Organised
and able to manage time and tasks effectively.
* Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
For more information on this role, please contact the
berries HR team through
Applications will close once the right candidate has been
selected, so if you wish to be considered, apply now