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Flower Grower

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Employed

810

Part-time share

35.4%

Female share

41.1%

Median age

52 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Flower Grower is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.

What they typically do

  • Plans, organises and coordinates the production and marketing of flowering and foliage plants, taking into account environmental and market conditions
  • Selects and purchases seeds, seedlings, bulbs and flower plant stock, fertilisers, and other supplies required for flower and foliage production
  • Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and irrigating flowering and foliage plants to maintain optimal production, plant health, and growing conditions
  • Monitors and maintains flowering and foliage plant health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests, weeds and diseases
  • Directs and oversees the harvesting, packaging and transportation of flowers and foliage
  • Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of flowers and foliage
  • Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of flower and foliage farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply and irrigation systems
  • Maintains and evaluates records of flower and foliage farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages flower farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise flower farm staff and contractors

Where they work

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Flower Grower.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.