Clean Stock Technician

• Join a global berry brand and support the quality behind Driscoll's premium varieties
• Unique nursery role across plant health, clean stock, data and field observations
• Hybrid role based across Docklands and Pakenham, working with local technical teams

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a great opportunity to step into a unique role that supports the quality and integrity of Driscoll's clean stock program.  You will be part of a hands-on, practical team environment where your work directly contributes to plant health, nursery performance and future supply of our premium berry varieties.  The role offers exposure across different parts of the business, including nursery operations, technical teams and third-party nurseries, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, problem solving and working with plants in a field-based environment.

Some of your key responsibilities during rotations, will include:

• In this role, you will support day-to-day Clean Stock activities across our nursery sites and 3rd party nurseries, helping ensure our plants are healthy, accurately tracked and produced to the required standards.
• You will spend time in the field observing plant growth, checking for abnormalities, collecting samples and recording information that supports decision-making across the program.
• You will also help maintain accurate records, track key activities and share findings with the right people so any risks or follow-up actions can be managed early.
• The role works closely with teams across nursery operations, tissue culture, agronomy and horticulture, so strong communication and a practical, team-focused approach will be important.
• You will support continuous improvement by identifying issues, raising observations and helping maintain safe, compliant and consistent work practices across the program.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to demonstrate capabilities in the following:

• Experience or qualifications in agriculture, horticulture, plant health or a related field.
• A practical understanding of nursery operations, plant health, pest and disease monitoring, or a similar production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence collecting, recording and working with data.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams and sites.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and other systems to manage records and information.
• A proactive and curious approach, with the ability to notice issues, ask questions and follow things through.
• Willingness to complete hands-on field work, including some repetitive or physical tasks.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to travel between sites as required.
• Agricultural spray certificate and First Aid Level 2 would be highly regarded, or willingness to obtain where required.
• Valid unrestricted Australian working rights

ABOUT US

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries.  Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.

BENEFITS

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
• Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
• Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!

Employee benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, please visit our website to learn more about accessing our benefits as a Driscoll’s employee.

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.

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