Orchard Supervisor

Agri Talent Pty; Emerald; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-farm accommodation

Vehicle provided

Supportive management

Modern orchard systems

Résumé du poste

Agri Talent Pty is seeking an experienced Orchard Supervisor to lead field teams in a Central Queensland citrus operation. You will plan daily activities, allocate workloads and oversee pruning, spraying and maintenance to ensure tree health and productive harvest readiness.

Successful candidates will have citrus experience, strong communication skills and the ability to maintain farm records. On-farm accommodation and vehicle use are provided as part of a supportive package.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial citrus production and harvest operations.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate orchard teams.
• Strong knowledge of crop care, tree health and orchard maintenance.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and coordinate field and labour-hire teams.
• Plan daily orchard activities and allocate staff workloads.
• Oversee pruning, thinning, spraying and general orchard maintenance.
• Monitor tree health, pest and disease concerns and irrigation performance.
• Assist with harvest preparation and seasonal labour coordination.
• Maintain accurate operational, safety and production records.
• Support staff training, machinery operations and safe work practices.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Horticultural qualifications

Chemical handling accreditation

First Aid

Machinery licences

Outils

Tractor operation

Farm software

Description du poste

Your Employer

Our client is an established Australian-owned fruit producer with growing, harvesting, packing and marketing operations across multiple states. An exciting opportunity exists to join their developing citrus operation in Central Queensland. Supported by modern irrigation systems, experienced management and long-term investment, the orchard is preparing to transition into commercial production.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a substantial horticultural operation at an important stage of its development, with the backing and resources of an established national fruit producer.

The Role

• Supervise and coordinate field and labour-hire teams.


• Plan daily orchard activities and allocate staff workloads.


• Oversee pruning, thinning, spraying and general orchard maintenance.


• Monitor tree health, pest and disease concerns and irrigation performance.


• Assist with harvest preparation and seasonal labour coordination.


• Maintain accurate operational, safety and production records.


• Support staff training, machinery operations and safe work practices.

About you

• Experience in commercial citrus production and harvest operations.


• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate orchard teams.


• Sound knowledge of crop care, tree health and orchard maintenance.


• Ability to organise work programs and maintain productivity.


• Confidence operating tractors and agricultural machinery.


• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.


• Competence using computers and mobile applications for farm records.


• Relevant horticultural qualifications, chemical handling accreditation, First Aid and machinery licences will be highly regarded.

The Benefits

This opportunity offers an attractive employment package, practical leadership responsibilities and the chance to contribute to a developing commercial citrus operation.

• Excellent salary package, negotiable based on experience.


• On-farm accommodation provided, with utilities included.


• Vehicle provided, with private use arrangements.


• Opportunity to contribute to a developing citrus operation and its transition into commercial production.


• Modern orchard systems and support from an experienced management team.

If you have commercial citrus experience and enjoy leading a team in the field, we'd like to hear from you.