Nursery Coordinator | Full-time |
Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a dedicated coordinator with expertise in plant propagation to ensure the health and quality of our vegetable seedlings.
- Australia , Daylesford
- Horticulture
- Intermediate
Your role at Rijk Zwaan
In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee the daily activities of our nursery, focusing on the quality propagation of vegetable seeds for our Research and Development and Seed Production departments. Your high attention to detail in monitoring plant growth, health, climate and Integrated Pest Management, will ensure robust and thriving plants. Leading a small team of horticultural assistants, you will ensure all tasks are performed to the highest quality standards. The role is diverse, and your organisational skills will be key in coordinating hydroponic processes and ensuring the seed processing team performs accurate and timely seed processing during harvesting months.
Your contribution:
You are known for your collaborative nature, proactive and accountable, ensuring you deliver outstanding results. Liaising with international and local teams, communication and planning are crucial to this role. Your quick responses and adaptability enable you to efficiently implement corrective actions while collaborating closely with technical specialists. You actively seek improvements and are open to sharing your ideas. With a passion for sustainability and a love for vegetables, you truly embody what Rijk Zwaan stands for.
In addition, we can find the following on your resume:
- Relevant qualification in plant sciences/biology or related field
- Proven experience plant cultivation, particularly in the vegetable industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of plant growth and nursery operations.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to plant health and hydroponic systems.
- Experience in leading a team, ensuring productivity, and maintaining a positive work environment
- Previous experience in hydroponic systems desirable or a willingness to learn
- Experience in Microsoft 365 and horticultural software
- Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) is preferred or willing to obtain
What can you expect from us?
We have a primary focus on employee satisfaction and as a result you will enjoy working as a valued member of our team. In addition, we are happy to offer you:
- A healthy work/life balance
- Flexible start and finish times
- Free healthy lunches and snacks
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and well-being initiatives
- Mentoring and support from our experienced staff
- The freedom to take the initiative and work on your own development
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 4,000 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 the majority of our team working in Daylesford.
Interested?
You can address your application to Narelle Robinson, HR Manager.
What to include in my application?
- Current resume
- Letter expressing your interest
We will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.
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.
