Farm manager/Farm hand

Aussie Orchards Growers & Packers; Tabulam; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Utilities included

Job summary

Aussie Orchards is seeking an hands-on farm manager for the Pretty Gully farm, 15 minutes northwest of Tabulam in NSW. You will lead day-to-day orchard operations, implement farm plans and supervise staff, with a focus on crop management, equipment maintenance and records.

Accommodation and utilities can be included in the salary package. The ideal candidate has avocado or produce experience, is mechanically minded, and holds or will obtain ChemCert.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge is required.
• Willingness to obtain ChemCert or hold ChemCert certification.

Responsibilities

• Orchard maintenance: spray, fertilise, slash, prune and supervise harvest staff.
• Irrigation oversight: monitor water usage and maintain irrigation infrastructure.
• Equipment and building maintenance; ensure WHS compliance.

Skills

Farm management

Mechanically minded

Staff supervision

Job description

Aussie Orchards is a family run business focused primarily on growing and packing Avocados. With orchards and packing sheds in North QLD and Northern NSW, we supply to major supermarkets, contract packers and wholesalers.

This role is based at our Pretty Gully farm, 15 minutes northwest of Tabulam in the Northern Rivers area of NSW. Accommodation and utilities can be included in the salary package.

About The Role:

HANDS ON management position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the avocado orchard. Working closely with the owner, you will oversee the implementation of farm plans, focusing on crop management, equipment and building maintenance, and record-keeping.

What We Are Looking For:

An experienced farm hand/manager with a background in avocados or similar produce. The role requires a mechanically minded person with exceptional skills in using and maintaining farm equipment. Experience implementing spray programs and a willingness to take pride in maintaining the farm to the highest of standards is a must.

What You Will Do:

Orchard maintenance – spray, fertilise, slash, prune and harvest/supervise harvest staff

Irrigation oversight – manage irrigation activities, monitor water usage and maintain infrastructure.

Equipment and building maintenance – ensure farm equipment and buildings are well maintained and WHS compliant.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to maintain equipment

Hold or willingness to obtain ChemCert