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Skilled Horticulture Worker

Date Posted: May 01, 2025

Yearly: $ 60,000 - $ 85,000

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Location Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Job Type: Full Time
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Shift: First Shift (Day)
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Career Level: Experienced Professional
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Positions: 1
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Experience: 1 Year
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Gender: No Preference
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Degree: Diploma
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Posted: 191d+ ago
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Job Post Expired: Dec 26, 2025

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Job Description

Nicol Carrots is a long-established business with a reputation for providing outstanding products and delivering premium value to our customers through innovation, teamwork, integrity, continuous learning, quality, and customer service. We are looking for the right person to join our team as a skilled horticulture worker.

Responsibilities:

Assist with farm activities in all weather conditions, such as:
Associated irrigation installation, maintenance, and repairs.
planting and weed prevention of crops
digging holes manually and using equipment
spraying and recording in spray diaries
following work instructions
Maintaining records as directed in relation to QA and safety.
Operation of farm equipment upon completion of training.
Assist with crop watering and visual check/inspections as required.
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained to a high standard and report any breakdowns to management immediately.
Perform any other reasonable farm duties not listed here, as requested by the management

Requirements:

Chem Cert; Forklift and MR license (essential), or have the ability to obtain
Basic knowledge of horticulture
Knowledge/experience with irrigation and plant nutrition
Ability to operate pumps and irrigation systems
Ability to operate John Deere GPS systems or a passion to learn
work unrestricted after-hours during the summer to operate the irrigation
Ability to work independently
Computer literacy
Reliable and logical thinker with a willingness to learn

Benefits

Improves plant health, growth, and productivity
Maintains high-quality landscapes, gardens, or crop areas
Increases output through expert soil, water & pest management
Reduces wastage and plant loss with proper care techniques
Enhances aesthetic appeal and environmental quality
Supports sustainable and eco-friendly horticulture practices
Handles plant propagation, pruning, harvesting & nursery tasks
Uses modern tools, equipment, and safety techniques
Boosts overall farm, garden, or commercial production efficiency
Contributes to healthy green spaces and long-term plant succes

Skills Required

Company Overview

Nicol & son Pty Ltd

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

1 Current Jobs Openings

Nicol Carrots is a second-generation family-run carrot farm located in Virginia, on the Northern Adelaide Plains in South Australia. The farm was founded in 1963 by Barry Nicol and is now operated by his son, Doug Nicol Read More

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