Horticulture Farm Manager

AQMIND PTY LTD; Dimbulah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RN Farms Pty Ltd is seeking a reliable Horticulture Farm Manager to oversee five blueberry farms in the Dimbulah and Mutchilba regions of Queensland. You will lead farm employees and contractors, plan planting, irrigation, nutrition, pruning, harvesting, and quality control to maximise yield and fruit quality.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, record-keeping, and adherence to safety, environmental, and biosecurity standards across all operations. 38 hours/week.

Qualifications

• AQF Bachelor or Higher.
• 2-3 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and carry out blueberry farming operations to ensure consistent production of top-quality fruit.
• Plan and manage all blueberry production activities, including planting, irrigation, fertilisation, pruning, and harvesting.
• Monitor crop health and implement pest, weed, and disease management programs.
• Develop and oversee irrigation and nutrition schedules to maximise fruit quality and yield.
• Supervise farm workers and contractors, ensuring productivity and adherence to farm procedures.
• Monitor production targets, crop performance, and operational costs to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and environmental standards.

Education

AQF Bachelor or Higher

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

RN Farms is a highly established Blueberry Farming company operating in QLD region of Australia. The business owners/promoters are visionaries, focussed, passionate with farming business and have uniquely designed their business goals, objectives and strategies to support their business in the fast-paced, growing FN region of QLD. The promoters have a business foresight, skills, knowledge and have injected humongously in the business to replicate the success story in FN Queensland area encouraging numerous job opportunities for the local populous that can contribute to the regions GDP.

Our client, RN FARMS PTY LTD, is seeking a reliable and experienced Horticulture Farm Manager to oversee and manage operations across five blueberry farms located in the Dimbulah and Mutchilba regions of Queensland. The farms located with sizes in acres:

• 66094 Burke Developmental Road (110 acres)
• 128 Veness Road (120 acres)
• 333 Veness Road (100 acres)
• 15 Minisini Road (100 acres)
• 62 Markocic Road (55 acres)

The Horticulture Farm Manager will oversee crop production programs including planting, irrigation, nutrition, pruning, pest and disease management, harvesting, and post-harvest activities. The position requires effective leadership of farm employees and contractors, efficient resource management, and implementation of best-practice horticultural techniques to maximise crop yield and fruit quality.

Responsibility

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and carry out blueberry farming operations to ensure consistent production of top-quality fruit.

Main Duties

• Plan and manage all blueberry production activities, including planting, irrigation, fertilisation, pruning, and harvesting.
• Monitor crop health and implement pest, weed, and disease management programs.
• Develop and oversee irrigation and nutrition schedules to maximise fruit quality and yield.
• Supervise farm workers and contractors, ensuring productivity and adherence to farm procedures.
• Monitor production targets, crop performance, and operational costs to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of farm infrastructure, machinery, and equipment.
• Implement quality assurance, food safety, and biosecurity programs across all farm operations.
• Maintain accurate production records, farm reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Identify and implement improved farming practices and technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

Skills / Qualification:

• AQF Bachelor or Higher
• 2-3 years of experience in related field

Salary:

• $70,000 - $95,000 + Superannuation

Full Time:

• 38 hours per week