Horticulture jobs in Kings Park WA

At Greenspace our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate sustainability through our innovative approach to food production & distribution. We're dedicated to providing living, sustainable food, while transforming the way people think about where it comes from. With our disruptive supply network and commitment to quality, we deliver positive change in the way our customers do business.

Our network of farms currently operate in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane CBDs.

Join us in reshaping the future of food.

Position Overview

Greenspace is seeking a reliable and motivated individual to manage the day-to-day running of the vertical farm (Macrofarm) operations in our new Perth location.

As a Greenspace Macrofarm manager, you will be responsible for the overall running of the Macrofarm, including crop production, staff management and customer service.

The ideal candidate will be someone with a structured and proactive approach. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail and the ability to lead a small team by example. You will be implementing established processes and procedures and will be Greenspace's local, first point of contact with our Perth customers.

Key Responsibilities

● Manage the day-to-day operations of a controlled environment, vertical farm, including propagation, cultivation and harvesting.

● Monitor and maintain a comprehensive crop production plan to meet customer subscription demands using Greenspace proprietary propagation planning tools.

● Ensure farm operations run efficiently and that orders are always met and quality achieved.

● Contribute to the hands-on requirements of growing and order fulfilment.

● Support and lead team members, providing clear direction and support.

● Manage weekly Macrofarm staff roster and timesheets.

● Deliver training to new Macrofarm staff.

● Control and procure inventory items.

● Contribute to Greenspace's continuous improvement culture around farming practices, including the integration of innovative technologies and sustainable farming methods.

● Contribute to promotional events & marketing campaigns through communications to customers, facilitation of Macrofarm tours and personal appearances at events and in media content.

● Communicate regularly with Sydney based senior management to provide updates and align on priorities.

Key Traits for Success

● Organised, dependable and detail focused

● Dedicated to high quality standards

● Comfortable working independently within established operational frameworks and with limited oversight

● Capable of leading and motivating a small team

● Practical, with a proactive problem-solving mindset

● Fast learner

● Proactive communicator

● Passionate about innovation in feeding urban communities

Highly Desirable

● A background and practical experience in horticulture or food production is preferred, particularly controlled environment agriculture (CEA) or vertical farming

● Practical experience working within food safety regulations, quality control or sustainability

● Experience in a farm management role or similar

● Experience in a customer facing role

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you're interested in this opportunity to jobs@greenspace.com

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Required)

Location:

• Perth WA (Required)

Work Location: In person