Blueberry Farm Operations Lead | Growth & Ownership

Agri Talent Pty; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Ownership of production decisions

Career growth opportunities

Established operation

Job summary

Agri Talent Pty is seeking a seasoned Farm Manager for a commercial blueberry operation near Crows Nest, in Queensland's Toowoomba Region. You will combine hands-on growing expertise with operational leadership to influence farm performance and support ongoing growth.

Responsibilities include overseeing pruning, irrigation, fertigation, crop nutrition, pest and disease management, and coordinating daily farm operations while developing teams and ensuring safe, productive work practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial blueberry production or related horticulture.
• Sound understanding of irrigation, fertigation, crop nutrition, pruning and pest/disease management.
• Experience coordinating farm operations, people and seasonal activities.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence making operational decisions and ownership of farm performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee blueberry production programs including pruning, irrigation, fertigation, crop nutrition and crop protection.
• Coordinate daily farm operations, nursery management, labour and resources to support production and harvest requirements.
• Lead and develop farm teams, promoting effective communication, accountability and safe work practices.
• Plan ahead for seasonal requirements and make informed decisions to support crop health, quality and yield.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and contribute to longer-term farm planning.

Skills

Blueberry production

Irrigation & fertigation

Pest & disease management

People management

Operations coordination

Strategic planning

Job description

Agri Talent Pty is seeking a seasoned Farm Manager for a commercial blueberry operation near Crows Nest, in Queensland's Toowoomba Region. You will combine hands-on growing expertise with operational leadership to influence farm performance and support ongoing growth.

Responsibilities include overseeing pruning, irrigation, fertigation, crop nutrition, pest and disease management, and coordinating daily farm operations while developing teams and ensuring safe, productive work practices.