Orchard Production Supervisor

About us

Lucaston Park Orchards is a 4th generation fruit farm in the heart of the Huon Valley Tasmania. We grow three main fruits Cherries, Apples, and Raspberries. We also grow some Plums, Pears, and Quinces. Here at Lucaston Park Orchards we pride ourselves with producing the best tasting fruit possible.

The Job

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to manage fruit production at our orchard. We offer diversity in our workplace and in the work itself, with no two days the same.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and supervise farm workers 

• Supervise and direct workers in the cultivation, sowing, spraying and harvesting of apples, cherries and raspberries 

• Ensures procedures are followed and deadlines are met for seeding, pruning, harvesting and other activities

• Liaise with Orchards Manager and Agronomist regarding all aspects of maintenance, tree health, chemical application and harvesting

• Monitor weather conditions to ensure optimal fruit and berry quality/quantity and worker safety

• Liaise with maintenance team to ensure plant and equipment is operating correctly

• Install and maintain irrigation and other orchard infrastructure

• Manage supplies necessary to undertake above activities

• Ensure work sites comply with OH&S and food safety regulations through training and monitoring of workers

Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher qualification in related field or at least 5 years’ work experience in a similar role

• Ability to manage agricultural or seasonal labour 

• High level communication skills

• Desire to be part of and contribute to a regional business and community

Other requirements

• Be fit, healthy and agile.

• Able to tolerate working in hot, windy or wet weather and in very dirty and muddy conditions.

• Ability to pass a colour blindness test.

• Be reliable and committed to working long-term for the business.

• Required to start between 6am and 7 am - 5 days a week.

• Able to work alone or in a team.

• Able to learn new skills quickly.

Successful candidates will be offered full-time employment under the Horticulture Award 2020. Salary will be commensurate with experience in the range of $60-80,000 + superannuation. Late applicants will not be accepted and only successful candidates will be contacted. Drug and Alcohol testing may also be conducted at any time of employment.

Applications in writing to ********@gmail.com. Please submit your resume and a short cover letter advising of your ability to meet the requirements above by 25 April 2024. Please quote the job ID in/with your application. If you do not live locally please provide details on your willingness and ability to re-locate or travel for work. Accommodation may be available to the right candidate.

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 June 2024
• Expected salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year