Do you enjoy doing physical work, both outdoors and indoors, and working with the earth and plants? Do you have an interest in herbs and organic/biodynamic production horticulture?

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A new opportunity exists for a capable person to join our Farm Team and to help us grow the medicinal herbs that we use in all areas of our natural medicine business.

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Please note - this is a long-term position and not suited to seasonal or temporary workers. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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If you:

• have a keen interest in gardening, and organic/biodynamic production horticulture

• have an interest in herbs and herbal medicine

• have a strong work ethic and strive for excellence and productivity

• have an eye for detail and a willingness to learn, take directions, and apply instructions

• are strong, robust, with good physical fitness and endurance

• are happy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (and also enjoy working indoors)

• have a caring attitude, are considerate, and are able to integrate and work closely with a small team in a collaborative workplace culture

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Please read further…

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We’re recruiting now for a Farm Team Member to work on our biodynamic herb farm near Hobart, as part of our dedicated Farm Team, an integral part of Goulds Natural Medicine, which is making a positive difference to the community and to natural medicine health care. http://www.gouldsnaturalmedicine.com.au

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Goulds Natural Medicine Herb Farm (Bronzewing Botanicals) is a 20 hectare certified organic farm (including 1 hectare of medicinal herbs) in Allens Rivulet, Tasmania (25 minutes South-West of Hobart).

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The successful applicant would be joining a small team of motivated and hard-working individuals who manage the farm and are dedicated to ensuring that the herbs we grow and the tinctures and teas we produce are of superb quality. 

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The employment would be for a minimum of 4 days/week, 32 to 38 hours

Pay would initially be as Casual in accordance with the Horticulture Award with the opportunity to convert to Permanent after 6 months satisfactory performance.

The farm produces around 40% of the herbs that are used as tinctures, teas and other products in the Goulds Natural Medicine Apothecary and Clinic - a consistent supply of high-quality herbs is imperative for the operation of the apothecary and clinic. To read more about the farm, visit
http://www.gouldsnaturalmedicine.com.au/farm

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PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THE FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE to find out more about the type of person we’re looking for, the job conditions and the skills required.

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Selection Criteria

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Please ensure to address all of the Selection Criteria when applying, in the body of your cover letter

 

1. Interest in gardening, herbs and production horticulture.

2. Ability to work with supervision, guidance and feedback from the experienced members of the Farm Team, but also the capacity to work independently and to participate in collaborative decision making and management of the farm

3. Keen to work within the farm’s organic and biodynamic practice model and paradigm

4. Reside locally or live within a reasonable distance of the farm (or willing to relocate).

5. Own reliable transport and Driver’s License.

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Important – this is a long-term position not suitable for backpackers

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HOW TO APPLY

    
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the documents listed below to: farm@gouldsnaturalmedicine.com.au no later than Wednesday 4th September 2024.

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Prior to applying, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED AND READ THE FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE (no phone enquiries please!)

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• Cover Letter- please write an introductory letter about yourself and why you are applying for this job. Please address the Selection Criteria (listed above) in the body of your cover letter

• Resume-please ensure to include your full contact details, employment history details, with special attention to relevant experience (particularly herb or vegetable growing, other farm work or horticultural experience), any relevant voluntary work, and education history details including any relevant courses/training

• Qualification certificates if applicable

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PLEASE NOTE that there will be an Information Session at the herb farm for shortlisted candidates on Wed 11th September 2024.

Interviews will be on Wed 18th September.  

Please save these dates, so if you are shortlisted then you will be able to attend.

We will notify shortlisted candidates by Sat 7th September, and notify candidates for interviews by Sat 14th September.

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