Horticulture Grower – Cirillo Management
Elmtree Services Pty Ltd
KENLEY 3597 - VIC
•2 hours ago
•No application
About
Cirillo Management Group Pty Ltd is a leading table grape grower with operations in Robinvale (VIC), Mildura (VIC), Kenley (VIC) and Paringi (NSW). The business is seeking a full-time qualified Horticulture Grower.
Salary is $80,000 - $95,000 per annum plus superannuation.
The applicant should have a relevant formal qualification or at least 3 years full time work experience as a horticulture grower in a large organization or large farm. The applicant must be committed to working in regional Victoria for the medium term.
The applicant will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of fruit, from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
• Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings, and grafting new varieties to root stocks
• Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
• Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and dispatch of produce
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
• Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
• Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors
• Develop climate risk management strategies
• Manage work health and safety processes