Vegetable Grower: OSCA 151236

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

• Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of vegetable crops from seed selection and soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
• Organises vegetable farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging vegetables
• Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of vegetables
• Directs and oversees general farming activities to maintain vegetable crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
• Plans and oversees the provisions and maintenance of vegetable farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply systems and irrigation systems
• Oversees data collection and analysis, and vegetable farm technology systems
• Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management for a vegetable farm
• May select and train vegetable farm staff and contractors