Citrus Orchard Field Leader

Agri Talent Pty; Queensland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Vehicle provided with private use

Job summary

Agri Talent seeks an experienced supervisor to lead field and labour-hire teams on a developing Central Queensland citrus operation. You will plan daily orchard activities, allocate workloads, oversee pruning, thinning, spraying and harvest readiness, and maintain safety and production records.

The role requires commercial citrus experience, proven ability to coordinate teams, good knowledge of crop care and tree health, and the capacity to operate tractors and farm machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial citrus production and harvest operations.
• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate orchard teams.
• Sound knowledge of crop care, tree health and orchard maintenance.
• Ability to organise work programs and maintain productivity.
• Confidence operating tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competence using computers and mobile applications for farm records.
• Relevant horticultural qualifications, chemical handling accreditation, First Aid and machinery licences will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate field and labour-hire teams.
• Plan daily orchard activities and allocate staff workloads.
• Oversee pruning, thinning, spraying and general orchard maintenance.
• Monitor tree health, pest and disease concerns and irrigation performance.
• Assist with harvest preparation and seasonal labour coordination.
• Maintain accurate operational, safety and production records.
• Support staff training, machinery operations and safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Farm records

Education

Horticultural qualifications

Tools

Tractors & machinery

Job description

Agri Talent seeks an experienced supervisor to lead field and labour-hire teams on a developing Central Queensland citrus operation. You will plan daily orchard activities, allocate workloads, oversee pruning, thinning, spraying and harvest readiness, and maintain safety and production records.

The role requires commercial citrus experience, proven ability to coordinate teams, good knowledge of crop care and tree health, and the capacity to operate tractors and farm machinery.