Position Title: Skilled Horticultural Worker
ANZSCO Code: 070499
Employer: Clean Agriculture and International Tourism (CAIT)
Location: Remote station in Baines, Northern Territory
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Annual Salary: $65,500 plus superannuation
About the Company
Clean Agriculture and International Tourism (CAIT) is a Northern Australia-based pastoral and agricultural enterprise, backed by its Vietnamese parent company, TH Group — a leading agribusiness known for large-scale dairy operations and high-tech agricultural innovation.
CAIT manages over 730,000 hectares across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, with a strong focus on sustainable cattle production, pasture improvement, and scalable cropping programs, including forage cultivation and potential broadacre field crops. As part of its expansion strategy, CAIT is also planning to develop horticultural crops to further diversify its farming operations.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Skilled Horticultural Worker to support the implementation and management of horticultural practices across CAIT’s cropping programs. This role involves hands-on work in cultivating, planting, irrigating and maintaining a range of horticultural trial crops.
The role is based on a remote cattle station approximately 200 km from the nearest town. This is a permanent, full-time position with the potential for long-term employment.
The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research, planting schedules, and crop management systems supporting the growth of CAIT’s sustainable agriculture initiatives in Northern Australia.
Key Responsibilities
Skilled horticultural work responsibilities include:
- Preparing, planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops in accordance with seasonal and project requirements.
- Monitoring crop health and growth, and assisting with pest, disease, and weed control measures.
- Operating and maintaining horticultural equipment and tools.
- Collecting data and samples for crop performance and environmental monitoring.
- Supporting trial crop management.
- Applying fertilisers, mulches, and soil amendments as directed.
- Complying with safety and biosecurity protocols.
- Assisting in the development of best-practice horticultural procedures
Skills and Qualifications
- At least three years of relevant horticultural experience
- Sound knowledge of horticultural practices and crop management.
- Practical experience with irrigation systems and farm machinery.
- Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and remote environments.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow planting and maintenance schedules.
- Basic record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to live and work in a regional and remote area of Northern Australia.
- English language proficiency sufficient to meet workplace communication requirements.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Annual salary of $65,500 plus superannuation
- 4 weeks of annual leave
- Opportunity to work on significant agricultural development projects with a leading agribusiness.
- Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable farming practices.
If you are a skilled horticultural worker seeking a meaningful role in regional Australia, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $65,500.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Daly Waters NT 0852: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Location:
- Daly Waters NT 0852 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 25/08/2025
