Your Employer

Our client is a leading vertically integrated fresh produce business with a strong national footprint, specialising in premium citrus production. Based in Gin Gin near Bundaberg, QLD, they also operate across Sunraysia and other key growing regions. The business is entering a significant growth phase. With a farm-first, collaborative culture, they prioritise mentoring, team development, and sustainable agronomic practices driven by innovation and data.

The Role

As Lead Horticulturist, you’ll deliver strategic agronomy and hands-on leadership across citrus operations based in Gin Gin, QLD. Working closely with Farm Managers and the National Horticulture Manager, you’ll drive crop performance, mentor junior agronomists, and play a pivotal role in the business' future growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement best-practice agronomic programs
• Lead, mentor, and upskill junior agronomists
• Support farm managers with technical advice and field planning
• Drive yield optimisation across expanding citrus footprint
• Use farm data and digital tools to inform decisions
• Collaborate across sites to align operational practices
• Contribute to innovation, sustainability, and trial programs

About You

You are a commercially minded, field-focused horticultural leader with deep citrus expertise and a drive to innovate. You balance technical agronomy with team leadership and thrive in collaborative, evolving environments.

You will need:

• 5+ years in agronomy, ideally citrus-focused
• Qualifications in Horticulture, Agronomy or similar
• Strong people leadership and mentoring experience
• Operational and commercial acumen
• Data and tech-savvy approach to farm decision-making

Highly regarded:

• Experience with digital agronomy or precision farming
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and crop forecasting
• Broader horticultural crop exposure

The Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to lead agronomic development for a national citrus leader during a critical growth phase. Enjoy strategic influence without losing touch with the field.

Package highlights:

• $120,000 – $150,000 + Super
• Work vehicle included
• Career development in a growing national business
• Supportive culture with training in digital agronomy

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For more information, please contact Declan Andrew, recruitment consultant, Agri Talent on 0448 682 050.