Leading Farm Hand

Premier Fresh Australia Pty Ltd; Cassowary Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Fresh Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Farm Operations Supervisor to oversee daily farm and shed activities, ensuring production targets, quality, and WHS compliance.

You will supervise Farm Hands, Shed Hands and Supervisors, coordinate labour with HR, monitor crop health, irrigation and pest control, and drive continuous improvement across farming practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in banana farming.
• Strong knowledge of crop management, irrigation, fertiliser, and pest control.
• Forklift licence and a valid driver’s licence.
• Basic computer skills (Email, Word, Excel).
• Sound communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily farm and shed operations to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
• Supervise, train, motivate, and performance-manage farming teams.
• Coordinate labour requirements with HR and labour hire providers.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and staff inductions.
• Monitor crop health, irrigation, fertiliser application, and IPM.
• Apply fertilisers and assist with maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Maintain strong focus on WHS through audits, incident reporting, and compliance.
• Oversee machinery pre-start checks, cleaning, and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with harvest forecasting, production reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Ensure QA accreditations, hygiene programs, and quality standards are maintained.
• Control site security, inventory records, and stocktakes.
• Drive continuous improvement across farming practices and efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Banana farming

Crop management

Irrigation systems

Pest control

Communication skills

Organisation

Autonomy

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Tools

Excel

Job description

Introduction:

About Premier Fresh Australia
Premier Fresh Australia is one of the nation’s leading fresh produce supply chain companies, delivering high-quality fruit and vegetables to customers both locally and internationally. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation and collaboration, we’re proud to offer a workplace that values and supports its people.

You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you’re a good fit and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.

Description:

You will be responsible for supporting the operational performance of the farm within agreed production, quality, safety, and budget targets. This includes supervising staff and labour resources, monitoring crop performance, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance across WHS and quality systems.

You will directly oversee Farm Hands, Shed Hands, and Supervisors while working closely with Growers, Agronomists, HR, and external labour suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily farm and shed operations to meet production, quality, and safety targets
• Supervise, train, motivate, and performance-manage farming teams
• Coordinate labour requirements with HR and labour hire providers
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and staff inductions
• Monitor crop health, irrigation, fertiliser application, and pest control (IPM)
• Apply fertilisers and assist with maintenance of irrigation systems
• Maintain strong focus on WHS through audits, incident reporting, and compliance
• Oversee machinery pre-start checks, cleaning, and maintenance schedules
• Assist with harvest forecasting, production reporting, and KPI tracking
• Ensure QA accreditations, hygiene programs, and quality standards are maintained
• Control site security, inventory records, and stocktakes
• Drive continuous improvement across farming practices and efficiency

Skills and Experiences:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in banana farming
• Strong understanding of crop management, irrigation, fertiliser, and pest control
• Basic computer skills (Email, Word, Excel)
• Sound communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Forklift Licence
• Vehicle and Current Driver’s Licence