Production Horticulturist – Coomealla NSW Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are assisting a farm management as they seek a skilled and experienced Production Horticulturist. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated horticulture professional to manage production operations, optimize crop yield, and contribute to our growing business. Location – Coomealla, NSW Salary – Negotiable in the range $69k to $79k plus superannuation per annum Tenure – Full-time and ongoing Key Responsibilities Production Management: Plan, supervise, and manage all production horticulture activities across assigned crops, ensuring yield targets and timelines are met. Technical Monitoring: Monitor plant health, soil conditions, and irrigation requirements. Implement precise nutrient management and soil health programs. Operational Coordination : Coordinate the full lifecycle of the crop, including pulling, planting, seeding, picking, and packing. Chemical & Pest Management: Develop and oversee Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Manage chemical spray schedules in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., APVMA) and maintain rigorous application records. Biosecurity & Food Safety: Establish and enforce site biosecurity protocols and ensure all activities comply with food safety standards (such as Freshcare, HARPS, or GlobalGAP). Technology & Efficiency: Utilize horticultural technology (e.g., soil moisture probes, climate control systems, or harvest software) to optimize resource efficiency and water usage. Post-Harvest Quality: Oversee quality control, grading standards, and cool chain integrity to ensure produce meets customer specifications and shelf-life requirements. Staff Leadership: Train and supervise horticultural staff and seasonal workers, providing inductions and technical mentoring to ensure best-practice techniques. Infrastructure Oversight: Identify maintenance needs for specialized horticultural machinery, irrigation systems, and farm infrastructure to minimize downtime. Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and environmental standards, maintaining a clean and organized farm environment. Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed production records, harvest reports, and compliance documentation . Selection Attributes Education: Qualified to Certificate IV in Horticulture or an agreed equivalent. Experience: At least 3 or more years of post-qualification experience in a similar commercial production environment. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of modern horticultural practices, including crop-specific physiology and pathology . Leadership: Proven ability to supervise diverse teams and coordinate complex workflows efficiently. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot crop issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives . Adaptability: Willingness to work in regional locations and perform manual tasks in a variety of weather conditions . Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting and staff instruction. Integrity: Honest, reliable, and committed to professional development within the Australian horticulture industry. You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered. Applications Please respond to the recruiters using the facilities on this site, and ensure you attach your updated CV. Kogan People Solutions are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants. Kogan People Solutions – recruitment excellence
