Assistant Farm Manager - Macadamia Ops & Team Lead

RGIT Australia; Childers; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Macadamia Farm Management in Queensland seeks an Assistant Farm Manager to support the Farm Manager in safe, efficient, daily operations on a thriving macadamia property in the Bundaberg region.

You will lead by example through hands-on involvement, including machinery operation, irrigation management, staff supervision, and coordination of field activities, while mentoring team members to improve productivity and uphold our values.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agricultural operations.
• Ability to operate and supervise farming machinery and irrigation systems.
• Experience with chemical handling and safety protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coordinate tasks and people.
• Familiarity with farm software and electronic time/attendance platforms.
• Strong administrative skills including ordering, invoicing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support Farm Manager in safe, efficient, day-to-day operations.
• Lead hands-on day-to-day activities including machinery operation and field coordination.
• Mentor and develop team members to drive productivity.
• Coordinate staff, contractors and field activities while upholding safety standards.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Farming operations experience

Chemical handling & irrigation systems

Team leadership

Farm software & attendance systems

Administrative skills

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Macadamia Farm Management in Queensland seeks an Assistant Farm Manager to support the Farm Manager in safe, efficient, daily operations on a thriving macadamia property in the Bundaberg region.

You will lead by example through hands-on involvement, including machinery operation, irrigation management, staff supervision, and coordination of field activities, while mentoring team members to improve productivity and uphold our values.