Dumont Rose Gardens Pty Ltd specialises in the cultivation and retail of high-quality roses. We are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers, fostering a passion for gardening and floral excellence.

We are currently seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Officer for our business located in Homebush West.

Your duties will include: 

• Inspect flowers and other plants for quality, damage, pests and diseases.
• Check plants and flowers at different stages of growing, harvesting, packing and dispatch.
• Assess the quality, freshness, appearance, size, colour and condition of flowers and plants.
• Identify and report pests, diseases, contamination and other problems affecting plant health and product quality.
• Take samples of products for testing or further inspection when required.
• Monitor hygiene and handling practices production areas, packing areas and storage facilities.
• Check that plants and floral products meet the business's quality, grading, packing and presentation requirements.
• Identify products that do not meet quality standards and recommend appropriate corrective action, such as regrading, treatment, repacking or disposal.
• Monitor pest and disease control measures and report their effectiveness.
• Maintain records of inspections, quality issues, pest and disease findings, rejected products and corrective actions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining quality assurance procedures 
• Provide practical advice to production staff on plant health, quality, pest and disease control, grading and handling.
• Investigate recurring quality problems and recommend improvements to production and handling procedures.
• Prepare inspection reports and provide management with information about product quality, plant health and identified issues.
• Ensure inspection and quality assurance activities comply with relevant horticultural and industry requirements.

In return you will receive:

• Package: $79,000-85,000 per annum plus superannuation
• Position: Full time (38 hours a week)
• Ongoing support from our team

Requirements of position

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma and at least 1 year of relevant work experience or 3 years of experience to substitute formal qualification

If you are interested in this position, please send us your resume.