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SalaryFruit Master Farm Operations Pty Ltd is a national table grape producer and marketer. Our facility in Kenley, Victoria requires a qualified full time Crop Grower/Assistant Farm Manager. The applicant will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and performing farming operations to grow fruits.
Salary is $70,000per annum plus superannuation.
The applicant should have a relevant formal qualification or at least a minimum of 5 years full time work experience as a grower in a large organization or large farm. The applicant must be committed to working in regional Victoria.
The applicant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging fruit and reporting to the National Farms Manager
- Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of fruit from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
- Selecting and planting vines in accordance with Fruit Master development plans for land
- Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
- Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising, pest and weed control
- Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production as required by Fruit Master senior management
- Selecting, training and supervising staff and contractors when required
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
