Assistant Farm Manager

PERMANENT

Assistant Farm Manager

Salary: AU$85000 - AU$100000 per annum + + Super + car + house

Mundubbera QLD

Your Employer

Our client who has been established since 1991 and are one of the most reputable growers in Australia. They are known for their vertically integrated supply chain, which includes growing, importing, and exporting, as well as logistics, third-party packing, and marketing of fresh produce both locally and internationally. Surrounded by honest, quality-driven, and collaborative professionals, they take pride in their commitment to sourcing, growing, and distributing the freshest quality produce.

They grow grapes, citrus, and berries across Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia, and due to an internal promotion, they are seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to play a key role in their berry farming operation located near Mundubbera, QLD.

Your Role

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join the blueberry farming team based in Mundubbera QLD to be involved in various facets of the organisation.

They are well-established and have plans for further growth. They are currently running semi-automated hydroponic irrigation systems, and continuing to update infrastructure when new crops are planted, the property is comprised of 100 ha under nets, but the property spans a total of 500 ha.

This role will see you focusing on assisting the Farm Manager to manage, direct and lead the farming operations, further to the above, your duties will include, but are not limited to -

Assist the Farm Manager with irrigation, team management and mentoring.
Collaborate with agronomists to identify pests and diseases affecting crops.
Manage harvest, weed control, chemical application, and tractor operations.
Prepare and maintain on-farm irrigation systems, machinery, equipment, and other resources.
Lead, train, and direct all farm labour, including full-time employees, contract workers, and seasonal staff.
Benefits

Working with one of Australia's most innovative and largest produce companies, you will have an opportunity to thrive within a passionate culture where you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration and career development opportunities.

Other benefits include -

Industry-leading salary package
3-bedroom house (utilities included)
Fully maintained vehicle
Good local amenities, including schools
Phone
Opportunity for professional development
Support of an experienced management and site team
You

Hands-on, practical and mechanically minded, you will have experience either in irrigation or overseeing a farming team within the horticulture industry. Previous experience within berries is not essential, though would be regarded. .

To be successful in this role, it is important you can address the followings -

3+ years of experience in farming operations or irrigation.
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and mentor a team.
Knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures.
Mechanical aptitude with maintenance experience.
Good computer literacy skills
Choose Agri Talent

Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian and NZ agribusinesses. We combine a proven, process-driven approach with the most extensive network in agriculture to find your permanent people.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sai Yan on 0427 715 619 or Nick Marchant, Partner, Agri Talent: 0476 884 936.