Orchard Supervisor

Redland Premium Fruit; Emerald; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redland Premium Fruit in Emerald, Qld, is seeking an experienced Citrus Orchard Supervisor to oversee our 375ha operation. You will lead a team to maintain high-quality production, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement across environmental and quality standards.

The role combines hands-on farming with leadership responsibilities, budgeting input, and collaboration with the Farm Manager to optimise operations and cost control.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agribusiness or related field.
• 2+ years in citrus supervisory role or related role.
• Valid, current and unrestricted driver's license & forklift license; full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee orchard operations including crop planning, cultivation, crop control, pruning, and irrigation management.
• Maximize production quality through pest/disease control, fertigation, and nutrition programs.
• Lead and supervise staff ensuring a safe, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Drive development and continuous improvement in collaboration with the Farm Manager through strategic planning, project execution, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Horticulture

Pest management

Soil science

Technology aptitude

Driver's license

Forklift license

Working rights

Education

Horticulture / Agriculture qualification

Tools

Farm software

Job description

We grow, harvest, pack and market citrus, pome fruit, table grapes, stone fruit and kiwifruit from our farms across QLD, NSW, VIC and WA. Our vision is to be the producer of the world’s most desired fruit – that means we’re passionate about having the right people in the right roles.

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced Citrus Orchard Supervisor to support operations on our 375ha farm in Emerald, Qld. The role focuses on maintaining high-quality production, fostering leadership within the team, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and hands-on involvement in daily operations.

Primary responsibilities:

Oversee orchard operations including crop planning, cultivation, crop control, pruning, and irrigation management

Maximize production quality through effective pest/disease control, fertigation, and nutrition programs

Lead and supervise staff ensuring a safe, accountable, and collaborative work environment.

Assist with business management by contributing to budgeting, cost control, reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Drive development and continuous improvement in collaboration with the Farm Manager through strategic planning, project execution, and operational efficiencies

Skills and experience:

Qualifications in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agribusiness or related field

2+ years in citrus supervisory role or related role

Valid, current and unrestricted driver's license & forklift license

Demonstrated knowledge of horticulture, pest management, soil science and other agricultural practices

Demonstrated leadership skills

Competence in using technology and farm-specific applications

Full working rights in Australia

Why work with us:

At Redland, our values drive us — from making things happen to winning as a team. You’ll be part of a supportive, professional environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas for improvement are heard. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of working for a business that produces fresh, high-quality products enjoyed across the world.

People make our business, and we want our people to embody the Redland Values:

Make it happen

We take action. We are direct and frank. We plan ahead and deliver on time. We never give up

Built to last from the ground up

We are detail-oriented. We think in decades, not years. We look for opportunities. We do it right first time.

Win as a team

We select and build our team for the long term. We put the team first and celebrate the wins. We hold each other accountable. We turn up prepared and ready.

Never satisfied

We ask why and challenge the status quo. We are continuously improving. We believe yesterdays’ success is todays minimum standard. We are always learning.

We love it

We take pride in everything. We let our passion drive us. We have a good time. We make every day count.