Horticulture Section Manager

Rombola Family Farms; Benerembah; Presencial; AUD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, NSW, is seeking a Horticulture Section Manager to oversee seeding, planting and germination activities across our operations in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Mataranka and Douglas-Daly (NT). This is a hands-on supervisory role with responsibility for coordinating planting, seed stocks and production records.

The role requires experience in commercial horticulture and supervising workers, with a focus on safety, quality and delivering production targets.

Formación

• Commercial horticulture experience.
• Experience supervising workers in horticulture.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise daily seeding, planting and germination activities.
• Plan and allocate work to employees and seasonal staff.
• Ensure seeds and planting materials are prepared and planted correctly.
• Monitor planting rates, depth, spacing and timing to meet production needs.
• Maintain accurate records of seeding, planting, germination and crop activities.
• Ensure workplace health and safety procedures are followed.

Descripción del empleo

Griffith, New South Wales 2680, Australia - A$75,000 - A$90,000

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 19 Oct 2026

Description

About us

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

Rombola Family Farms is seeking for a Horticulture Section Manager for its operations in Griffith in NSW, Bundaberg in QLD, Mataranka and Douglas-Daly in the NT. The Horticulture Section Manager will oversee the day-to-day seeding, planting and germination activities within an assigned horticultural section. This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for coordinating planting activities, managing seed stocks, monitoring crop establishment and work quality, maintaining production records and ensuring equipment is maintained and ready for use.

Key accountabilities include:

• Supervise and coordinate daily seeding, planting and germination activities.
• Plan and allocate work to employees and seasonal workers.
• Ensure seeds and planting materials are correctly prepared, handled and planted.
• Monitor planting rates, depth, spacing and timing to meet production requirements.
• Monitor germination and early crop establishment and identify issues affecting crop development.
• Manage seed stock, including recording seed varieties, quantities used and remaining stock.
• Ensure accurate crop, seed variety and batch labelling to support traceability.
• Monitor the quality and productivity of planting work and provide guidance to workers where required.
• Coordinate the use, cleaning and routine maintenance of planting and horticultural equipment.
• Identify equipment faults and maintenance requirements and report them promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of seeding, planting, germination, seed usage and crop activities.
• Report production, crop establishment, equipment and workforce issues to management.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Previous experience in commercial horticulture.
• Experience supervising workers in a horticultural environment.
• Sound knowledge of seeding, planting and crop germination.
• Experience with seed handling, stock control and crop labelling.
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural or agricultural equipment.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to monitor work quality and ensure production requirements are met.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work outdoors and in a physically demanding production environment.
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.Sound working knowledge of WH&S requirements.

In return we offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $75,000 - $90,000.
• Learning and growth opportunities within a fast paced and growing business.
• A passionate and energetic team culture.

More information:

For more information, please email [e-mail] To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au

Company Overview

The Rombola Family has been farming for over fifty years, since they arrived in Australia in the 1950s from Calabria, Italy. They were part of a large group of migrants who helped transform Australia’s Riverina and surrounding areas into a dynamic, enterprising agricultural region. Today, the Rombola Family Farm sits on over 4,000 hectares of premium horticultural land in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The company employs more than 300 seasonal contract employees and supplies produce to all capital cities across Australia. The Rombola Family Farms brand is synonymous with quality, and our commitment to excellence has helped us become one of the leading suppliers of fresh produce in Australia under two flagship brands: Rombola Family Farms and Green Gro. Both brands are dedicated to providing high-quality, fresh produce to Australian consumers.