Regenerative Market Garden Team

• Organic, nutrient dense, farm to table catered meal per day
• Work with a passionate, high energy team
• Work and learn within our agroforestry system

About Conscious Ground Australia

Conscious Ground Australia (CGA) is a certified organic, professional working farm.  We use regenerative agricultural practices including holistic animal husbandry and holistic food design/cookery.

What we are looking for

CGA is seeking a self-driven and passionate Regenerative Market Garden Team member to assist across various teams within our Agroecology department. This is a general role with various responsibilities from bed prepping, weeding, pest managing and harvesting to farm maintenance including mowing and whipper snipper work.

This role supports our Market Garden, Food Production and Harvest teams with responsibilities including, (but not limited to); general maintenance, pest and weed management, bed prepping, cover cropping, seeding, pruning and harvesting. You will work closely with our Managers and Directors to support food production to supply our kitchen and sales needs, growing a diverse range of nutrient dense crops, including  traditional produce to heirloom, specialty and international varieties suitable for the sub-tropical climate.

To be successful in this position you will have a minimum of 2 years experience in this field, working in a food forest, market garden or commercial garden environment with a basic level of regenerative farming knowledge. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills and a desire to care for the environment, including animals and people.

We’re seeking fast paced individuals with a ‘can do’, helpful attitude, adaptability and the ability to multitask and take on urgent items with enthusiasm.

You will have:

• Current Drivers licence valid in NSW
• At least two years of experience in permaculture with experience in growing, harvesting and processing produce
• Broad foundation knowledge of regenerative agriculture including soils, nutrition, water management, weed control, pest and disease management
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of growing organic fruit and vegetables in subtropics
• Specific interest in trees and longer term plants would be beneficial
• Excellent time management and ability to work autonomously
• Positive, enthusiastic and ‘glass half full’ attitude, with a willingness to help out other teams when needed
• Ability to work flexible hours depending on seasonal requirements
• Able to maintain a healthy and safe working environment, including first aid and safe use of tools and machinery
• Conscious communication skills and a self-driven desire to create a positive impact in the world!

What we are offering:

• Casual hours across Monday to Friday. Hours change with the seasons so flexibility is required. Current hours are 6am - 2.30pm, with a 1 hour break for brunch.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with our organisation, working within our agroforestry system.
• A full farm to table experience with the food we grow and raise by our Kitchen team including 1 organic catered meal per day.

Meet some of our team on our YouTube Channel or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

See yourself joining our vibrant community and making a positive difference? Click Apply to send us your Resume and Cover Letter.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us admin@consciousground.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible as we are looking for someone to start in this position soon!