Skilled Horticultural Worker

About Us:

SA Mushrooms started as a humble family-run farm, but today, we proudly supply

mushrooms to major supermarkets, greengrocers, and produce markets across not

only South Australia and Australia-wide.

Nestled in the fertile Adelaide Plains, our state-of-the-art facility grows fresh and

healthy Swiss brown, White button, and Field mushrooms.

We're passionate about delivering top-quality produce to Australian families, and we

achieve this by placing a strong emphasis on our delicately hand-picked and packing

process. Even as we've grown, we've remained 100% family-owned, staying true to

our high standards and "paddock to plate" philosophy.

Role Overview:

As a Skilled Horticultural Worker you will use your knowledge and skills in horticultural

farm to undertake propagation, cultivation, harvest and processing of crops in a

production horticulture environment. The work is not seasonal and can be undertaken

all year round. The work can be undertaken in either an indoor facility or outdoor farm setting, or both.

Required Experience:

• Have 1 year of work experience
• Undergo a skills assessment by the Designated Area Representative; and
• Have at least a relevant AQF Certificate II qualification or equivalent; or 3 years of relevant work experience to substitute the qualification

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare growing media and suitable trays, pots and containers.
• Undertake the propagation, planting and pruning operations.
• Prepare and apply pesticide and weedicide to crops.
• Undertake irrigation, fertigation and fumigation activities.
• Maintain soil, hydroponic, plant, treatment and yield records.
• Undertake transport and logistics tasks for delivery of sales stock.
• Operate horticultural machinery and equipment to clear and cultivate land, sow and harvest crops, process and pack crops.
• Ensure relevant equipment and machinery is maintained

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Interested in working with us?

To apply, simply complete the questions and attach your resume. We look forward to receiving your application!