AddressA tremendous opportunity is on offer for someone with the skills, desire and drive to be part of our dynamic team.
About us
Morpeth Farms is a fourth generation family owned business that produces fresh nectarines, peaches, and plums. We are based in North West Victoria (Swan Hill) in the heart of Australia’s “food bowl” with a great reputation for delivering high quality produce and a wonderful work environment that drives a fantastic culture.
About the role
Morpeth Farms requires a Horticulture Section Supervisor to ensure the Tree Development from 0 to 36 months is carried out as per established procedures to ensure trees enter adult age productive and healthy.
This position is full-time, and may be required to work shifts, including weekends.
This position reports to the Orchard Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Control all trees from 0-36 months
Tree Design, shape and volume as per standard procedures.
Nutrient treatments are completed as per standard procedures. Pre-plant, fertiliser application, broadcasting of fertiliser and air blast spraying of chemicals
Irrigation control as per each block requirements
Equipment is maintained in working order and cleaned as per hygiene requirements
Oversee operations of summer pruning, to ensure the standard of work is as directed by the Orchard Manager
BUSINESS VALUES:
Ensuring a safe working environment
Ensure deadlines are met for activities such as planting and harvesting.
Ensure and enforce compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards.
Represent the company and its values in their approach to work and how they conduct themselves with fellow team leaders, management, and staff.
Provide feedback and contribute at the weekly management meetings.
Report any incidents (Workplace Health & Safety) to the WPHS Officer in a timely and accurate fashion.
Report horticultural issues and other farming observations to the Orchard Manager.
Uphold company regulations and enforce these as required. Utilise the HR consultant to assist as needed, addressing disciplinary issues in a timely manner.
Understand the importance of allocating your time to the block costs and teaching new members of staff to use the system to get the best level of accuracy possible.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (key competencies, must haves):
A proven record of skills and knowledge in agriculture/horticulture;
Have considerable experience, fundamental knowledge and skills in farm operation;
Trustworthy person who can be relied upon;
Able to analyse and solve problems
Be a responsible person who can work in a team environment;
Enthusiastic, professional attitude and understanding of the objectives of the business
Sponsor Business Name: Morpeth Farms Pty Ltd
Sponsor ABN: 75 405 382 741
Sponsor Contact Name: Dean Morpeth
Website: n/a
Summary of role requirements:
Looking for candidates available to work on weekends as required
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected start date for role: 01 August 2024
- Expected salary: $56,700 - $68,130 per year
