Byrnes Hillndale Orchards P/L ,IPM Co-Ordinator Jobs in Australia

Due
to continual growth, Byrnes Hillndale Orchards are seeking the services of an
IPM Co-ordinator to join our experienced team for an exciting opportunity at
our orchard farm based at Wandin North.

Reporting
to the Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of technical
activities across our worksites. The ideal candidate will have held a similar
role and possess previous experience in horticulture, ideally in orchard
growing. Excellent interpersonal skills and outgoing confident manner will
compliment your experience.

Your
primary scope of responsibilities will include:

Manage
the collection and reporting of technical data across the farm.
Facilitate
the development and implementation of greater use of Information
Technology across the orchards, and co-ordinate the training of staff in
the use of this technology.
Assist
with the management and co-ordination of trial work.
Manage
the evaluation of plantation conditions to meet all orchard needs and
assist with the implementation of the farm programs, maximizing tree
growth and crop performance.
Manage
plant growth monitoring and the horticultural program, highlight issues
which could improve production and quality and reduce expenses, and where
possible introduce changes within the business.
Adhere
to conditions within contracts, permits, licenses and reports and ensure
all are being met.
Ensure
all facets of the Farm Training, Occupational Health &
Safety/Environment and Quality Assurance are adhered to.
Perform
out of normal hours and weekend work as necessary or as directed by the
Farm Manager.
Identify
and evaluate plantation conditions, implement appropriate measures to
ensure that horticultural best practices are achieved.
Assist
Operations in the effective and efficient management and implementation of
technical programs and practices under the direction of the Farm Manager
and external scientist / Ag Consultant.

Qualification
Required:

Diploma
of Agriculture
Strong
written and verbal skills.
Current
first aid certificate
Excellent
working knowledge of Microsoft office and associated applications,
computers and email.
Current
driver’s Licence / tractor driving skills
Knowledge
of soil moisture monitoring equipment, pH testing, EC testing, monitoring
pest and disease, carrying out ElL calculations for pest management,
conducting site audit for compliance.
Pro-active
Excellent
organisational skills
Aus-Chem
Certification
Experience
in management of irrigation, fertigation systems.
Knowledge
of the growth physiology of apples and other horticultural crops is
advantageous.
Horticultural
experience would be advantageous but not essential.