Farm Operations Lead – Research & Innovation

Queensland Government; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government, Gatton Smart Farm, is seeking a Farm Supervisor to lead day-to-day farm operations within a modern research facility in the Lockyer Valley. You will oversee land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop management, harvesting and equipment maintenance for horticultural and broadacre research programs.

You will supervise and develop farm support staff, ensure safe work practices, and collaborate with researchers to allocate resources and deliver high-quality outcomes for

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences (or higher).
• Current C class driver's licence.
• Experience in farming and/or horticultural crop research.
• Practical experience operating farm and heavy machinery, GPS-enabled equipment and PTO attachments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate farm operations across horticultural and broadacre programs.
• Supervise, mentor and develop farm staff with a safety-focused approach.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain agricultural machinery and research equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Accountability

Education

Diploma/Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences

Tools

GPS-enabled machinery

PTO attachments

Job description

Queensland Government, Gatton Smart Farm, is seeking a Farm Supervisor to lead day-to-day farm operations within a modern research facility in the Lockyer Valley. You will oversee land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop management, harvesting and equipment maintenance for horticultural and broadacre research programs.

You will supervise and develop farm support staff, ensure safe work practices, and collaborate with researchers to allocate resources and deliver high-quality outcomes for