Olive & Vineyard Farm Manager | Hunter Valley | Free Accom

Nature's Care; Pokolbin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Job summary

Nature's Care in the Hunter Valley is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee year-round operations across our vineyard and olive orchard. The role focuses on practical farming management, crop health, and timely harvests, with a strong emphasis on olive cultivation.

Permanent, full-time position based in the Hunter Valley with free accommodation provided; you will manage irrigation, machinery, labour coordination and ensure safety and compliance on-farm operations.

Qualifications

• Olive cultivation experience is essential.
• Experience in a commercial vineyard or olive orchard is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of crop management, irrigation systems and general farm operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage pruning, topping, fertilising, pest and disease control, and weed management.
• Monitor crop health and growth to determine optimal harvesting times.
• Operate irrigation systems, schedule irrigation based on soil moisture and crop needs, and manage fertigation where applicable.
• Coordinate harvest labour and machinery to ensure productive, timely post-harvest handling and safe operations.

Skills

olive cultivation

tractor operation

irrigation knowledge

Education

Agriculture/Horticulture/Argronomy qualification

Job description

Nature's Care in the Hunter Valley is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee year-round operations across our vineyard and olive orchard. The role focuses on practical farming management, crop health, and timely harvests, with a strong emphasis on olive cultivation.

Permanent, full-time position based in the Hunter Valley with free accommodation provided; you will manage irrigation, machinery, labour coordination and ensure safety and compliance on-farm operations.