Farm Manager

SELECT HARVESTS LIMITED; Renmark; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Harvests is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee Amaroo Orchard near Renmark, SA. Lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff, manage irrigation, fertigation, and budgets, and drive safety and productivity across farming activities.

You will implement horticultural programs, coordinate harvest planning, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while developing the onsite team and fostering continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Five+ years’ experience managing an irrigated perennial tree crop in a Farm Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong experience leading and managing operational teams.
• Sound knowledge of horticultural operations, irrigation, fertigation and orchard management.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, costs and operational performance.
• Ability to make practical and timely decisions in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other farm management systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the Amaroo Orchard.
• Managing and supervising orchard employees, labour resources and machinery to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Implementing weekly and annual horticultural programs to support tree health, productivity and yield.
• Monitoring orchard conditions and implementing appropriate horticultural practices.
• Working closely with irrigation personnel to effectively manage irrigation and fertigation programs.
• Coordinating machinery operations, preventative maintenance and the safe use of plant and equipment.
• Managing labour, rostering, payroll and workforce planning requirements.
• Supporting the planning and execution of harvest activities.
• Managing farm budgets, operating costs, stocktakes and financial performance.
• Monitoring farm performance against safety, financial, productivity and sustainability targets.
• Setting clear expectations for team members, providing regular feedback and supporting their ongoing development.
• Ensuring quality assurance, safety and operational procedures are consistently followed across the orchard.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Irrigation management

Fertigation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Horticulture or Agriculture qualification

Job description

Select Harvests is one of Australia's largest almond growers and a leading agribusiness, dedicated to the sustainable production, processing, sales and marketing of high-quality almonds. With over 9,000 hectares of almond orchards across the country, we are committed to maintaining excellence in both farming and environmental management.

Our vertically integrated business model allows us to control the entire supply chain, from growing and harvesting to processing and exporting almonds to global markets. We take pride in our innovative farming techniques, commitment to sustainability, and focus on producing premium, healthy food products. Select Harvests is driven by its core values of safety, quality, teamwork, and sustainability, ensuring that our operations not only meet but exceed industry standards.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and capable Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Amaroo Orchard , located near Renmark, SA.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the orchard operates safely, efficiently and productively. You will lead and develop the onsite team, drive strong leadership and behavioural safety outcomes, and foster a culture where safety is embedded in everyday decision-making and operational practices.

You will also play a key role in managing budgets, workforce planning, irrigation and fertigation activities, machinery utilisation and harvest preparation, while ensuring operations are delivered safely and in line with Select Harvests’ standards and procedures.

What you'll do

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the Amaroo Orchard.
• Managing and supervising orchard employees, labour resources and machinery to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Implementing weekly and annual horticultural programs to support tree health, productivity and yield.
• Monitoring orchard conditions and implementing appropriate horticultural practices.
• Working closely with irrigation personnel to effectively manage irrigation and fertigation programs.
• Coordinating machinery operations, preventative maintenance and the safe use of plant and equipment.
• Managing labour, rostering, payroll and workforce planning requirements.
• Supporting the planning and execution of harvest activities.
• Managing farm budgets, operating costs, stocktakes and financial performance.
• Monitoring farm performance against safety, financial, productivity and sustainability targets.
• Setting clear expectations for team members, providing regular feedback and supporting their ongoing development.
• Ensuring quality assurance, safety and operational procedures are consistently followed across the orchard.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years’ experience managing an irrigated perennial tree crop in a Farm Manager, 2IC, Irrigation Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong experience leading and managing operational teams.
• Sound knowledge of horticultural operations, irrigation, fertigation and orchard management.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, costs and operational performance.
• The ability to make practical and timely decisions in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other farm management systems.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A qualification in horticulture, agriculture or a related field is preferred but not essential.

What we offer

At Select Harvests, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We are offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Our focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing ensures that our team members can thrive both in and out of the workplace.