About the business
- We are a family run business with several orchard locations in Far North QLD and North Coast NSW
- This role is based at our Mutchilba QLD Avocado Orchard
About the role
- Work with our Arriga Orchard Supervisor to help maintain Mutchilba and Arriga Avocado Orchards
- Assist in development and oversee implementation of farm plans with Business owners
- Coordination of on-farm team of up to 3 full time, plus seasonal labour and contractors.
- Look after day to day operations including, spraying, fertigation/irrigation and equipment maintenance
- Ensure orchard management records are accurately maintained (eg spray diaries)
- Manage irrigation infrastructure, buildings, and equipment
Benefits and perks
- Nice onsite family sized home
- Opportunity to work autonomously while having access to very high quality technical backup within business.
- Attractive benefits and conditions for the right candidate.
Skills and experience
- On farm experience with Avocado or similar produce, including planting, maintaining (spraying, fertilizing, pruning), and harvesting will be highly regarded .
- Experience in implementing spray programs.
- Willingness to take pride in maintaining farm to highest of standards.
- Ability to manage on farm team, stock control.
- Mechanically Minded.
- Please note this is a hands on role and candidates must have above average skills in using and maintaining farming equipment