Banana Farming Optimization Specialist

Premierfresh; Darwin; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Fresh Australia seeks an experienced Banana Consultant to provide independent leadership across the technical, operational and commercial aspects of banana production at Darwin Fruit Farms. You will assess the current operations, develop a clear improvement strategy and support its implementation across the farming operation, with a focus on yield, quality, productivity and profitability.

You will coach farm teams and embed data-driven practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in commercial banana production.
• Strong technical knowledge of banana agronomy and crop management.
• Proven track record improving farm productivity, yield and profitability.
• Understanding of irrigation, drainage, soil health, nutrition and crop protection.
• Ability to assess costs, returns, risks and investment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess current farming operation, identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop an improvement strategy and support its implementation.
• Lead prioritised improvement roadmap with clear milestones.
• Coach and develop farm managers and technical teams.
• Embed data-driven decision making and performance monitoring.
• Strengthen biosecurity preparedness and risk management.
• Drive operational improvements, technology adoption and efficiency.

Skills

Banana production

Agronomy

Farm leadership

Commercial acumen

Biosecurity

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Irrigation & drainage

Pest & disease management

Field operations

Education

Bachelor in Agronomy

Postgraduate in business/management

Job description

Premier Fresh Australia seeks an experienced Banana Consultant to provide independent leadership across the technical, operational and commercial aspects of banana production at Darwin Fruit Farms. You will assess the current operations, develop a clear improvement strategy and support its implementation across the farming operation, with a focus on yield, quality, productivity and profitability.

You will coach farm teams and embed data-driven practices.