Horticulture Worker
As a practical all-rounder, you will work mainly in our greenhouses, helping with plant raising, planting, pest and disease control, crop care and seed harvesting. You will learn specialised vegetable seed production tasks along the way, with on-the-job training and support from our team. Over time, you will have the opportunity to develop additional skills in nursery propagation and seed cleaning, building a broad understanding of the vegetable seed production process from start to finish.
Your contribution
With diverse practical skills, you are adaptable to whatever comes your way. You are a friendly, reliable team player and able to communicate well with ease. You understand the importance of getting the job done right and make this part of your daily work.
You will also bring:
- A good work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to cope with sometimes difficult climatic conditions
- Experience in agricultural machinery (desirable)
- Experience in horticulture (an advantage, but not essential)
- Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) is preferred or willing to obtain
Where will you be working?
Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company, and one of the top four vegetable seed companies in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve been at the start of the food chain, developing vegetable varieties and selling the seeds to professional growers. Within our international network, around 4,200 staff are committed to transforming the way vegetables are grown and consumed.
The Australian subsidiary was founded in 1987 and employs 80 people, working across seed production, research and development, and sales, with most of our team working in Daylesford.
What can you expect from us?
We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and connected. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a positive working environment, opportunities to learn new skills, and the benefits below:
- A healthy work/life balance
- Mentoring and support from our experienced staff
- Free healthy lunches and snacks
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and well-being initiatives
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- The freedom to take the initiative and work on your own development
Interested?
Submit your application via the Rijk Zwaan careers page, or via direct email addressed to Narelle Robinson (HR Manager).
Be sure to include:
- Current CV
- Letter expressing your interest
If your application progresses and you are selected as the preferred applicant, you will be required to undertake assessments (at our cost), such as a police check and medical, which includes drug and alcohol screening.
Your application will be stored according to Australia Privacy Principles for a maximum term of six months, unless you request otherwise. We will only use your personal information for the purpose it was originally provided for.