Hop Field Sampling Technician

Victoria - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Field Sampling Technician casual positions available

When: Start on 2nd February for around 8 weeks.

Location: Hops Products Australia (HPA) own and operate two hop farms in North-East Victoria; Rostrevor Hop Gardens and Buffalo River Valley both located a 10-minute drive from Myrtleford.

Hop Products Australia (HPA) requires casual employees to join us for Field Sampling in our hop fields commencing 2nd February for around 8 weeks.

HPA are the largest grower of hops in the southern hemisphere and we supply hops to brewers all over Australia and around the world.

The Field Sample Technician is responsible for paddock sampling image capture and analysis to determine critical hop maturity and quality data.

The role is ideal for someone with previous field and analytical experience with an interest in botany or horticulture and looking for some relevant work experience.

On the job training will be provided.

The role will require you to:

Walk through the hop fields collecting hop cone samples.
Analyse green and dry hop samples for maturity and quality data following our standard operating procedures.
Record results according to our established procedures.

About You:

You will need to be physically fit enough to enable you to spend most of the day outside on your feet and walking over uneven ground.
Capable of safely performing manual handling tasks including some lifting.
You will have an eye for detail.
Be able to listen and follow instructions and safety procedures.
You will be required to work under limited supervision at times.

Wages:

Casual hourly rate is Level 5 ($35.15 per hour) of the Horticulture Award 2020. Approximately 40 hours per week increasing to around 60 hours per week during harvest throughout March.

To Apply:

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For further information contact Jess Monshing (Office Manager) via email to or the farm office on (03) .

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Field Sampling Technician casual positions availableWhen: Start on 2nd February for around 8 weeks. Location: Hops Products Australia (HPA) own and operate two hop farms in North-East Victoria; Rostrevor Hop Gardens and Buffalo River Valley both located a 10-minute drive from Myrtleford.Hop Product...