Section Supervisor

Rombola Family Farms; Griffith; Sur place; AUD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remuneration package

Vibrant team culture

Progressive, dynamic business

Résumé du poste

Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, NSW, seeks a Section Supervisor to coordinate crop treatments, fertiliser application, spraying, irrigation and stock control across multiple sites including Griffith, Bundaberg and NT locations. You will train operators and ensure safe handling and record-keeping in a high-output horticultural environment.

Ideal candidates have ChemCert and at least two years in farm operations, with strong numbers literacy and capability to plan and monitor production targets

Qualifications

• Qualification in horticulture or related discipline.
• ChemCert certificate is required.
• Two years’ farm operations experience with targets.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and coordinate daily crop treatment activities.
• Plan fertiliser application and monitor crop water needs.
• Coordinate chemical spraying with safe handling and records.
• Train operators and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Manage stocks of fertilisers, chemicals and fuels.

Connaissances

Crop management

Team supervision

Record keeping

WH&S compliance

Formation

ChemCert Certificate

Relevant horticulture qualification

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Farm software

Description du poste

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

About the Role:

Rombola Family Farms is seeking for Section Supervisor for its operations in Griffith in NSW, Bundaberg in QLD, Mataranka and Douglas-Daly in the NT. The Section Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating crop treatments, fertiliser application, spraying, crop water requirements, operator training, equipment maintenance, and the management of fertiliser and chemical stocks.

Key accountabilities include:

• Supervise and coordinate daily crop treatment activities within the assigned section.


• Plan and coordinate fertiliser application in accordance with crop requirements and production programs.


• Coordinate and monitor chemical spraying activities, ensuring correct application procedures and safe chemical handling.


• Monitor crop conditions and coordinate appropriate crop treatment activities.


• Coordinate crop water requirements, including irrigation scheduling and monitoring water application.


• Monitor irrigation and crop water requirements and report any issues affecting crop growth or production.


• Train and guide operators in the safe and correct operation of machinery and equipment used for crop treatments, spraying, fertilising and irrigation.


• Monitor operator performance and provide practical instruction and on-the-job training where required.


• Coordinate the use, cleaning and routine maintenance of agricultural equipment and machinery.


• Identify equipment faults and arrange or report maintenance requirements.


• Maintain accurate records relating to crop treatments, fertiliser application, chemical use, irrigation and equipment maintenance.


• Manage fertiliser, chemical and treatment product stocks, including monitoring stock levels, usage and storage.


• Ensure chemicals, fertilisers and other agricultural products are correctly labelled, stored and handled.


• Assist with stocktaking and maintain accurate inventory records.


• Coordinate workers and allocate tasks to ensure work is completed efficiently and to the required standard.


• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with company procedures, WHS requirements and relevant chemical-handling requirements.


• Report crop, equipment, irrigation, chemical or operational issues to management.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of qualifications and/or industry experience in horticulture.


• A current ChemCert Certificate


• Proven ability and minimum two years’ experience in the farm operations field and a track record of success in achieving production targets.


• Understanding of commercial realities including exposure to and participation in financial, commercial, and planning decisions.


• Demonstrated ability to develop work plans and achieve the goals of these work plans.


• Good with numbers: analysing cost and want to have input into Capital Expenditure and farm expansion plans.


• A high level of energy with a positive can-do attitude, with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.


• A medium level of competence and experience in the operation of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook. Practical understanding of the use and application of farm-related software programs and high level of computer literacy.


• Relationship management skills with the ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.


• People manager, negotiator and all-round good person that will thrive working in a proactive team (must be a team player).


• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.


• Sound working knowledge of WH&S requirements.

In return we offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $75,000 to $95,000 per annum


• A passionate and energetic team culture.


• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.