Advises farmers, businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of horticultural products.

• Collects and analyses data and samples of produce, fertiliser, soil and other factors affecting production; advises farmers and farm managers on techniques for improving the production of crops; advises farmers on issues such as crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement and feeding programmes.

• Frequently work indoors in offices of farm consultancy organisations within the government and private sector and on farms.

• Frequently work outdoors visiting farmers and others working in the industry to discuss aspects of farm management and productivity management.

• Frequently travels to visit clients.

• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces indoors and outdoors on farms and rural sites in all weather conditions.

• Light to medium physical demand. Frequent sitting in offices and in meetings with clients.

• Stands and walks frequently on-site and walking may involve uneven/difficult terrain.

• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling, most likely within the light range.

• Occasional bending, squatting or crouching and stretching, twisting, climbing may be required on-site.

• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand-held objects and equipment including drawing and writing instruments, cameras, measuring equipment, calculators and computers.

• There is frequent driving to visit sites or clients.

• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with technical, planning, financial, budgeting, computing, research, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities and significant knowledge of horticultural management.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.