Horticulture Farm Manager

Efficient Recruitment; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd is seeking a Horticulture Farm Manager to lead all crop production activities at our Wells Crossing site. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in horticulture or agriculture, with a focus on planning, supervision, and cost control.

A relevant AQF certificate or equivalent experience is preferred. You will oversee planting, irrigation, pest management and harvest operations, while ensuring compliance with WHS and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV in Agriculture or Horticulture, or 3+ years of formal training.
• Hands-on experience in horticultural farming operations including crop production.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of WHS requirements, chemical use regulations, and food safety standards.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping abilities across seasons.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing crop production including planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting and packing.
• Planning seasonal production schedules and harvest targets in line with market demand.
• Supervising day-to-day farming routines to ensure optimal yields.
• Monitoring crops for pests, diseases, and watering issues; implementing corrective actions.
• Managing applications of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to control pests and diseases.
• Overseeing maintenance and operation of farming machinery and equipment.
• Managing grading, packing and storage of produce per food safety standards.
• Recruiting, training, rostering and supervising farm workers; monitoring performance.
• Coordinating occupational health and safety across farm operations.
• Managing farm budgets and monitoring costs to maximise profitability.
• Maintaining records of yields, chemical applications, irrigation schedules and expenditure.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Record keeping

Organisational skills

WH&S knowledge

Education

AQF Certificate III/IV in Agriculture or Horticulture

5 years experience without formal training

Job description

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd

Position: Horticulture Farm Manager - 363114

Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation

Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia

Mode: Full Time

Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of horticular crop production including planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting and packing
• Planning and implementing seasonal production schedules, crop varieties and harvest targets in line with market demand
• Supervising day-to-day farming routines including pruning, trimming, picking and crop training to ensure optimal yields
• Monitoring crops for pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and watering problems and implementing corrective measures
• Preparing and overseeing application of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to control pests, weeds and diseases
• Overseeing maintenance and operation of farming machinery, vehicles and equipment
• Managing grading, packing and storage of produce in compliance with food safety standards
• Recruiting, training, rostering and supervising farm workers and monitoring their performance
• Coordinating occupational health and safety requirements across all farm operations
• Managing farm budgets and monitoring production costs to minimise expenditure and maximise profitability
• Maintaining accurate records of crop yields, chemical applications, irrigation schedules and farm expenditure

To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:

• Relevant AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV in Agriculture or Horticulture, or minimum 3 years' experience with formal training, or 5 years' experience without formal training
• Demonstrated practical knowledge and hands-on experience in horticultural farming operations including crop production, pest management and irrigation systems
• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in supervising and directing farm workers
• Sound understanding of Australian WHS requirements, chemical use regulations and food safety standards
• Strong organisational and record keeping skills with ability to manage multiple farm activities across varying seasons