Horticulture Farm Manager – Avocados NSW

1 week ago

Grassy Head, Australia Costa Full time
Overview

Horticulture Farm Manager - Avocados NSW role at Costa. Based in Fisherman\'s Reach, NSW. This role reports directly to the Regional Operations Manager. The position is for the Costa Avocado Team and involves planning, establishing and managing growing operations to achieve high yield and quality within budget and operational targets.

Responsibilities
  • Proactively manage farm safety by identifying hazards, addressing unsafe work practices, and providing solutions. Collaborate with WHS and QA staff to ensure incidents and hazards are properly recorded and resolved.
  • Oversee daily farming activities, including fertigation, irrigation, fruit harvesting, tree pruning, pest and disease control, and herbicide spraying programs.
  • Assist in preparing budgets for all farming activities, including planning for capital expenditure.
  • Actively manage labour resources and monitor operational costs against the budget.
  • Ensure staff are trained and aware of their safety responsibilities, including Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), PPE requirements, and internal safety policies.
  • Develop and implement succession planning to foster talent and build team capability across the business.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
About You
  • A tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field is highly regarded.
  • At least 5 years of experience in agricultural or horticultural farm management.
  • Demonstrated experience in people leadership and workforce planning within a horticultural environment.
  • Strong understanding of key business drivers and cost management.
  • Excellent skills in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving.
  • A results-driven mindset with a strong focus on operational excellence.
  • Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient in the use of business software and systems, with strong time management and organizational skills.
What We Offer
  • Full Time employment. Salary range : ($100K - $115K)
  • A role working within a collaborative environment with a team that has a high-performance mindset.
  • Significant scope for growth and professional development within Costa.
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Production
Industries
  • Farming

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