Farm Supervisor

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Gatton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) is seeking a Farm Supervisor for Gatton Smart Farm to lead daily operations, mentor staff and support innovative agricultural research in a modern facility in the Lockyer Valley.

You will supervise land preparation, planting, irrigation and crop management across research programs, while operating machinery and providing technical support to researchers and clients. A passion for agriculture and safe work practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Australian Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences (or higher qualification).
• Current C class driver’s licence.
• Experience in farming and/or horticultural crop research.
• Experience operating farm and heavy machinery, GPS-enabled equipment and PTO attachments.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate farm operations across horticultural and broadacre research programs.
• Supervise, mentor and develop farm support staff with a focus on safety and performance.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain agricultural machinery and research equipment.
• Provide technical support to researchers and clients, allocating resources as needed.
• Support adoption of innovative farming technologies, including digital agriculture and drone-enabled research.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma/Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences

Tools

GPS-enabled machinery

PTO attachments

Drone-enabled research equipment

Job description

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Farm Supervisor at Gatton Smart Farm, you'll build a rewarding career and impact you can see every day. You will lead farm operations that support cutting edge agricultural research while working with researchers, industry partners and emerging technologies to help shape the future of Queensland agriculture. From supervising a capable farm team to supporting innovative grains and horticultural research, you'll play a key role in delivering outcomes that benefit producers and communities across the state.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers #passionandpurpose

The opportunity

As a Farm Supervisor at Gatton Smart Farm, you will play a vital role in supporting innovative agricultural research that contributes to the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Queensland's primary industries. Working across a modern research facility in the Lockyer Valley, you will lead day-to-day farm operations, support research activities and contribute to the delivery of high-quality outcomes for government and industry clients.

You Will

Lead and coordinate farm operations, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop management, harvesting and chemical application across horticultural and broadacre research programs. Supervise, mentor and develop farm support staff while fostering a safe, collaborative and high-performing workplace. Operate, calibrate and maintain agricultural machinery, specialist research equipment and farm infrastructure to ensure research projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Work closely with researchers and clients to provide technical support, allocate resources and contribute to the successful delivery of agricultural research trials. Support the adoption of innovative farming technologies, including digital agriculture applications, autonomous systems and drone-enabled research activities.

What We Are Looking For (qualifications, Registrations, Experience)

There are some qualifications and requirements we see as essential. You must possess:

• An Australian Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences (or higher qualification in a related discipline).
• A current C class driver's licence.
• Experience in farming and/or horticultural crop research.

You will bring practical experience operating farm and heavy machinery, particularly GPS-enabled equipment and PTO attachments, together with strong organisational and leadership skills. Experience supporting agricultural research activities will be highly regarded.

You will be someone who builds positive working relationships, takes accountability for outcomes, demonstrates sound judgement and is committed to maintaining safe work practices. Most importantly, you will bring a passion for agriculture and a commitment to helping deliver research that makes a real difference for Queensland producers and communities.

Why work for us

• Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
• Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
• Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment