Are you an experienced farm hand looking for more than just another farm job?

Would you like the opportunity to build your skills, take on more responsibility and work towards becoming the Second in Charge (2IC) of a successful commercial horticulture business?

Forage Gourmet Edibles is a family owned commercial hydroponic farm based at Mangrove Mountain on the NSW Central Coast. For over 13 years we've been growing premium edible flowers, baby leaf and salad mixes supplied to leading chefs, wholesalers and fresh produce markets throughout NSW and Queensland.

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Hand who wants to build a long term career with our business. You'll receive ongoing training and mentoring with a genuine opportunity to progress into a 2IC role as your knowledge, skills and confidence develop.

About the Role

Working alongside the Farm Owner, you'll gain experience across every aspect of our operation, including:

Working in our packing shed and cool room, accurately picking, packing and preparing customer orders while maintaining our high quality standards and meeting daily dispatch deadlines

Seeding, pulling, planting and crop maintenance

Monitoring hydroponic and irrigation systems

Maintaining quality control and food safety standards

General farm maintenance and cleanliness

Assisting with training and supporting other team members as your experience grows

This is a hands on role where you'll gradually take on more responsibility, with the goal of becoming the Farm Owners Second in Charge (2IC).

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience working on a commercial farm, nursery or horticultural business

Is reliable, hardworking and eager to learn

Wants to develop into a leadership role

Has excellent attention to detail

Enjoys working outdoors in a physically active role

Takes pride in producing high quality work

Has good communication skills and enjoys working as part of a small team

Has a reliable vehicle and a current Australian driver's licence, as our farm is located in a rural area with no public transport

Desirable

Experience in hydroponics or production horticulture

Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one)

Chemical Accreditation (AQF3) or willingness to undertake training

First Aid Certificate

What We Offer

Full time hours

Monday to Friday work schedule

Ongoing training and mentoring

Genuine career progression into a 2IC leadership position

Competitive pay in accordance with the Horticulture Award, with opportunities for wage progression as your skills and responsibilities grow

A supportive family owned business with a friendly team culture

Opportunity to work with premium produce supplied to some of Australia's leading chefs and wholesalers

Potential on site accommodation for the right candidate

Why Join Us?

We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with our business. If you're passionate about horticulture and excited by the opportunity to build a long term career while developing into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter telling us about your experience and why you're interested in joining the Forage Gourmet Edibles team.