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What this job is
A horticultural supervisor or specialist oversees the cultivation, propagation, and management of plants in commercial or institutional settings such as nurseries, gardens, vineyards, or glasshouses. They plan and coordinate growing programmes, manage staff and resources, and ensure compliance with biosecurity and chemical safety regulations. They apply specialist knowledge of plant physiology, pest and disease management, and soil science to optimise crop yield and plant health.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Rostering and Scheduling Supportcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workflow Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Advise customers on types of flowers
- Advise on plant fertilizer
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Inventory Tracking
- Negotiation
- Record Management
- Report Writing
- Research and Analysis
- Supplier Communication