Orchard Ops Leader: Assistant Farm Manager

Blackbook Recruitment; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager for a Robinvale-based agricultural operation. You will support safe day-to-day farm operations, lead a small team, and drive weekly and annual horticultural programs to maximise crop growth and production.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will monitor orchard health, coordinate machinery and harvest activities, and ensure operations align with budgets and company policies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in farming operations, preferably in orchards or perennial horticulture.
• Sound understanding of modern horticultural production systems and farming practices.
• Good literacy, numeracy and record-keeping abilities.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Ability to work flexibly during peak periods, including harvest.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support safe day-to-day farm operations and lead a high-performing team.
• Implement weekly and annual horticultural programs to maximise crop growth and production.
• Coordinate farm inputs, resources and activities within approved budgets.
• Monitor orchard conditions and identify issues affecting tree health or productivity.
• Oversee machinery operation, maintenance schedules and safety compliance.
• Assist with harvest planning, coordination and execution.
• Act in the Farm Manager’s role during leaves or absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Farming operations

QA/QC knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Blackbook Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager for a Robinvale-based agricultural operation. You will support safe day-to-day farm operations, lead a small team, and drive weekly and annual horticultural programs to maximise crop growth and production.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will monitor orchard health, coordinate machinery and harvest activities, and ensure operations align with budgets and company policies.