Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

Description

Apply in-depth industry specific knowledge to manage and supervise aspects of aquaculture, broadacre, horticultural crop, fisheries, forestry and vineyard production.

Tasks include

• Oversees the planting, cultivation and harvest of horticultural crops, and the packing and storage of horticultural produce
• Supervises horticultural farming routines such pruning, trimming, picking and tree training
• Oversees and undertakes the maintenance, repair and operation of horticultural farming machinery
• Monitors horticultural crops for signs of pests or disease, and to identify watering or nutrition problems
• Prepares and applies chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
• Oversees the maintenance and use of horticultural farm equipment and infrastructure, including irrigation and fertigation systems
• Organises and trains horticultural farm workers, and supervises work routines and day-to-day horticultural production activities