Production Assistant (Nursery)
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Job Summary
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of farm workers
- Monitor productivity and quality standards
- Provide training guidance and hands-on support
- Assist with onboarding seasonal workers
- Blueberry harvesting and quality selection
- Planting pruning and trellising
- Irrigation setup and monitoring
- Fertiliser and crop protection applications
- Conduct field checks for plant health pests and irrigation issues
- Oversee nursery operations: propagation watering fertilising pest control
- Monitor plant quality and health standards
- Supervise nursery staff and seasonal workers
- Maintain stock records plant labelling and inventory
- Support packing plants for export markets
- Assist with daily and weekly planning
- Track harvest volumes yields and worker performance
- Maintain accurate production records and timesheets
- Support logistics between field and packing operations
- Identify and suggest improvements for efficiency
- Ensure correct usage and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Monitor supplies such as fertilisers irrigation components and picking trays
- Promote efficient use of water and resources
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
- Ensure use of proper PPE
- Support compliance with agricultural regulations
- Certificate VI Diploma or Degree in Agriculture Horticulture or related field
- Basic knowledge of farm management systems and Microsoft Office
- Minimum 2 years relevant farm production experience
- Exposure to soft fruit / low chill varieties (advantageous)
- Experience across farming activities from land preparation to harvesting
- Solid understanding of crop production harvesting techniques and farm operations
- Basic knowledge of irrigation pest control and soil management
- Strong problem-solving and organisational ability
- Ability to monitor and report farm conditions
- Ability to supervise small teams and allocate tasks effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable to changing weather and peak production periods
- Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset
- Ability to work under pressure
- Be part of a high-performing agricultural team
- Gain exposure to modern farming practices and global export standards
- Grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment
Required Skills:
Functional/Technical Understanding of farm operations crop production and harvesting techniques Basic knowledge of pest control irrigation and soil management Ability to monitor farm conditions and report issues to management Strong problem-solving and organisational skills Leadership/Behavioural Ability to supervise small teams and assign daily tasks Good communication skills to liaise with workers and senior management Adaptability to work in varying weather conditions and peak production periods Strong people-management skills relationship building and interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Detail and results orientated.
Required Education:
Minimum Education/Qualification: Certificate VI diploma or degree in Agriculture Horticulture or related fieldBasic knowledge of farm management software and Microsoft Office ApplicationsExperience: 2 years relevant farm production experience preferably in soft fruit or low chill varietiesCrop production activities from land development to harvesting and farm maintenance.
