Orchard Operations Lead - Assistant Farm Manager

Blackbook Recruitment; Griffith; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager for a Robinvale-based farming operation. The role focuses on safe, efficient day-to-day farm operations, leading a high-performing team and implementing weekly and annual horticultural programs to maximise crop growth and production.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will monitor orchard conditions, coordinate machinery and maintenance, assist with harvest planning, and step in to lead operations during leave periods while

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in farming operations, preferably within orchards, tree nut production, or other perennial horticultural enterprises.
• Sound understanding of modern horticultural production systems and farming practices.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and record-keeping abilities.
• Competent in the safe operation of agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Ability to work flexibly during peak operational periods, including harvest.
• Commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and achieving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC systems compliance.
• Monitor orchard conditions and optimise performance.
• Identify irrigation or drainage issues and coordinate fixes with the Irrigation Manager.
• Coordinate machinery operations and maintenance.
• Assess machinery operators for competency and training.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Assist with harvest planning and execution.
• Act as Farm Manager during leave, supervising staff.

Skills

Farming operations

Orchard management

Horticultural systems

Safety compliance

Record-keeping

Driver license

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Blackbook Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager for a Robinvale-based farming operation. The role focuses on safe, efficient day-to-day farm operations, leading a high-performing team and implementing weekly and annual horticultural programs to maximise crop growth and production.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will monitor orchard conditions, coordinate machinery and maintenance, assist with harvest planning, and step in to lead operations during leave periods while