Why This Role? Lead one of Australia''s most advanced vegetable seedling operations Stateoftheart nursery with modern growing systems Autonomy to run your own department and shape outcomes Genuine development and leadership progression Primenikov location approximately 32km southwest of Melbourne CBCYour Employer Our client is a highly respected wholesale nursery producing premium vegetable seedlings for commercial farming customers across Victoria and regional Australia. Established in the 1990s, the business has grown into one of the most renowned vegetable seedling nurseries in the country, underpinned by technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a forwardthinking organisation that values: Modern systems and datadriven growing practices A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture Longterm investment in people, capability, and leadership The Opportunity As Head Grower, you will lead the growing function and play a pivotal role in ensuring all crops aremeldung produced to specification, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting into senior leadership, this is a handson leadership role with genuine influence across production planning, quality, and operational outcomes. You will also represent the business at industry field days and seminars, remaining connected to best practice and emerging trends. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the production of vegetable seedlings across the nursery. Maintain optimal growing conditions to consistently meet quality and delivery specifications. Manage irrigation, moisture, nutrition, pest and disease programs. Drive plant health, uniformity, and overall crop performance. Maintain high standards of nursery hygiene, safety, and housekeeping. Work closely with sowing, dispatch, and other internal teams to meet customer requirements. Complete daily production records, reporting, and provide regular updates to senior management. About You You are an experienced grower with a strong technical foundation and a practical, leadfromthefront leadership style. You take ownership, value structure and standards, and enjoy developing people while delivering commercial outcomes. You will bring: Bachelor qualification in Horticulture, Agronomy, or similar Proven grower experience, ideally within vegetable seedlings or nursery operations (preference) Farm Chemical User''s Certificate Current driver''s licence Experience with computerised / automated irrigation systems (Priva highly regarded) Forklift licence (desirable) Strong commitment to safety, systems, and operational discipline The Bottom Line This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a senior growing leadership role within a highly respected, technically advanced nurseryoffering autonomy, influence, and longterm career development in a business that genuinely invests in its people.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Head Grower