Mixed Crop Farmer

Skilled Jobs Australia; Nildottie; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia is assisting a South Australian family-owned business to recruit a full-time Mixed Crop Farmer. The role focuses on operational management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm to maximise yields and quality.

You will oversee ground preparation, planting, growing and harvesting, coordinating with the agronomy team to implement recommendations. Salary ranges from 75,000 to 85,000 AUD per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the operational management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm.
• Good communication skills enabling liaison with farm managers, agronomists and team members.
• Strong attention to detail with pride in quality of work.
• 5 years of relevant experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ground preparation, planting, growing and harvesting.
• Manage pivot movement, irrigation and moisture control for crops.
• Plan seeding, growing and harvesting activities with the agronomy team.
• Order parts for machinery repairs and maintain safety and company policies.

Skills

Farm management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

5 years experience

Job description

Nildottie, SA

Our client is an established dynamic South Australian family owned business supplying potatoes and onions (and other crops) for sale in major Australian supermarket chains and produce markets nationally. The business is experiencing high growth, and provides a perfect opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated individual to take on new challenges within their business.

The Role

The full time Mixed Crop Farmer will be responsible for assisting in the operational management and improvement of farms to ensure maximum yields and quality is met. Responsible for the day to day management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm reporting to the General Manager (Farms). You will oversee the full ground preparation, planting, growing and harvesting process and work as a senior member in conjunction with our agronomy team to ensure their recommendations and inputs are effective.

Your Tasks

• Manage all operations associated with the crop growing season including:
• Pivot moving
• Ground preparation
• Planting
• Fertilizing
• Spraying
• Harvesting
• Grading
• Inspection of pivots to apply the correct level of water for moisture of growing and harvesting crops.
• Plan and carry out seeding, growing and harvesting.
• Order parts for machinery repairs, ensuring competitive pricing.
• Maintain workplace, health and safety standards and to adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.

Your Skills and Experience

• You will have proven experience in the operational management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm.
• You will have good communication skills which will enable you to liaise with farm managers, agronomists and other team members.
• You will possess strong attention to detail and have passion and pride in the quality of your work.
• 5 years of relevant experience is desirable.

You will be paid between $75,000-$85,000 p.a + superannuation

Only successful applicants will be contacted.