Farm Ops Lead - Horticulture & Harvesting

VA Recruitment; Bucca; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhu & Chouhan Produce in Bucca, NSW seeks an experienced Horticulture Farm Manager to lead cultivation, planting, and harvest activities for blueberries, raspberries and cucumbers. You will oversee irrigation, crop health, pest control and day-to-day farm operations, ensuring quality and supply targets are met.

The role requires AQF Cert III or Cert IV (or equivalent) with several years of farm experience, strong organisational skills, and effective teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• AQF Cert III or Cert IV in a relevant field or equivalent.
• 2 years of farm-level experience, or 3 years with formal training, or 5 years without formal training.
• Strong understanding of agricultural production processes.
• Attention to detail and quick decision-making for quality and operations.
• Proficiency in quality control and adherence to standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coordinate with departments and comply with regulations.
• Keen eye for detail to oversee product quality.
• Strong organizational skills for multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate cultivation and harvesting of berries and cucumbers.
• Plan planting schedules and select varieties to ensure quality and yield.
• Oversee crop establishment, propagation, planting and transplanting.
• Monitor crop health and coordinate pruning, training and maintenance.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation for water and nutrients.
• Monitor pests, diseases and weeds and coordinate controls.
• Oversee harvesting, grading, packing and storage operations.
• Maintain records of planting, treatments, production and yields.
• Plan and monitor labour, equipment and inputs for operations.
• Supervise farm workers and contractors during planting and harvesting.
• Implement measures to manage seasonal and environmental risks.
• Ensure safety with chemicals, machinery and equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Agricultural production

Education

AQF Cert III or Cert IV

Job description

Sandhu & Chouhan Produce in Bucca, NSW seeks an experienced Horticulture Farm Manager to lead cultivation, planting, and harvest activities for blueberries, raspberries and cucumbers. You will oversee irrigation, crop health, pest control and day-to-day farm operations, ensuring quality and supply targets are met.

The role requires AQF Cert III or Cert IV (or equivalent) with several years of farm experience, strong organisational skills, and effective teamwork and communication.