Facility Supervisor

Rn Farms Pty Ltd; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RN Farms Pty Ltd in Queensland is seeking a reliable Facility Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations across five blueberry farms, including the Dimbulah and Mutchilba regions.

You will supervise staff, coordinate maintenance of facilities and equipment, ensure health and safety compliance, manage QA records, and drive adherence to SOPs to support production targets and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or Higher required.
• 2-3 years of related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility and farm operations to support efficient blueberries production and meet operational targets.
• Supervise staff, allocate daily tasks, and ensure team performance aligns with workplace procedures and standards.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance of farm infrastructure and equipment to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.
• Ensure workplace health and safety compliance, including safe work practices, inductions and ongoing safety oversight.
• Monitor blueberries handling and production processes to maintain quality standards and meet customer/market requirements.
• Support implementation of standard operating procedures and ensure staff are trained and following them correctly.
• Liaise with relevant supervisors/managers to coordinate workflow, resolve issues, and maintain smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate operational and QA-related records (where required) to support traceability and compliance.
• Ensure correct management of waste and hygiene practices in line with farm procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Facility maintenance

Operations coordination

Education

AQF Diploma or Higher

Job description

RN Farms is a highly established blueberry farming company operating in the QLD region of Australia. The business has built a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and sustainable farming practices. The owners and promoters are visionary and passionate agricultural professionals who have successfully expanded their operations into the fast-growing Far North Queensland region. Through significant investment, industry expertise, and strategic planning, RN Farms continues to create employment opportunities and contribute positively to the regional economy.

Our client, RN FARMS PTY LTD, is seeking a reliable and experienced Facility Supervisor to oversee and coordinate operations across five blueberry farms located in the Dimbulah and Mutchilba regions of Queensland.

Farm Locations and Sizes:

66094 Burke Developmental Road (110 acres)

128 Veness Road (120 acres)

333 Veness Road (100 acres)

15 Minisini Road (100 acres)

62 Markocic Road (55 acres)

The Facility Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and functionality of farm facilities and infrastructure. This role ensures that all farm buildings, irrigation systems, equipment storage areas, staff amenities, access roads, machinery sheds, and operational facilities are maintained to a high standard and operate efficiently to support blueberry production activities.

Key Responsibility

• Ensure correct handling of product/fruit to meet customer requirements, including grading, packing, cool chain management, hygiene, and despatch.

Duties

• Oversee daily facility and farm operations to support efficient blueberries production and meet operational targets.
• Supervise staff, allocate daily tasks, and ensure team performance aligns with workplace procedures and standards.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance of farm infrastructure and equipment to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.
• Ensure workplace health and safety compliance, including safe work practices, inductions and ongoing safety oversight.
• Monitor blueberries handling and production processes to maintain quality standards and meet customer/market requirements.
• Support implementation of standard operating procedures and ensure staff are trained and following them correctly.
• Liaise with relevant supervisors/managers to coordinate workflow, resolve issues, and maintain smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate operational and QA-related records (where required) to support traceability and compliance.
• Ensure correct management of waste and hygiene practices in line with farm procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualification

• ·AQF Diploma or Higher
• 2-3 years of experience in related field

Salary

• ·$75,000 - $ 90,000 + Superannuation

Working Condition

• ·Full Time / 38 hours per week