Orchard Operations Lead for Almonds

GO.FARM Operations Pty Ltd; Katunga; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided house

Company vehicle for business use

STI up to 10% of salary

Job summary

GO.FARM Operations Pty Ltd is seeking an Orchard Manager to lead day‑to‑day orchard development, planting, irrigation, nutrition, pest and weed management at one of our almond orchards. You will balance hands‑on field work with strategic planning, budgeting and stakeholder coordination.

You will coach and develop a high‑performing team, manage budgets and resources, and drive safety and continuous improvement across the operation as it moves toward full production.

Qualifications

• Experience in orchard management, horticulture or agricultural operations, ideally within almonds or permanent crops.
• Proven experience leading teams, coordinating operational activities and developing people.
• Strong technical knowledge of orchard operations, particularly irrigation, nutrition and crop management.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and controlling operational costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day orchard development and operations, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, nutrition, pest and weed management.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee orchard development activities to ensure key milestones, quality standards and operational targets are achieved.
• Lead, coach and develop orchard employees, building a high-performing and accountable team as the operation grows.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasts and resources, with a focus on productivity, efficiency and cost control.
• Oversee the establishment, maintenance and operation of orchard infrastructure, machinery, irrigation systems and equipment.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring employees and contractors operate safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Work closely with the Almond Operations Manager and broader development and operational teams to deliver business objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, including new technologies, equipment and farming practices.
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Promote sustainable farming practices and ensure compliance with relevant environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Orchard management

Team leadership

Irrigation systems

Budgeting

Safety culture

Job description

GO.FARM Operations Pty Ltd is seeking an Orchard Manager to lead day‑to‑day orchard development, planting, irrigation, nutrition, pest and weed management at one of our almond orchards. You will balance hands‑on field work with strategic planning, budgeting and stakeholder coordination.

You will coach and develop a high‑performing team, manage budgets and resources, and drive safety and continuous improvement across the operation as it moves toward full production.