Farm Hand/Manager - Avocado Orchard

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