Horticulture Farm Manager

2 weeks ago

Mount Gambier, Australia SELECT HARVESTS LIMITED Full time

Horticulture Farm Manager

About the Role

This full-time role offers an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Horticulture Farm Manager to join our operations team. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the cultivation, growing, and maintenance of almond trees across the orchard. Working closely with staff and management, you will ensure production strategies are effectively implemented, resources are optimised, and all horticultural operations maintain high quality and efficiency standards. Salary for this role is between $68,864 to $95,000 depending on experience, and is located at Paringa South Australia 5340


What You’ll Be Doing

Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies, and plans.
Planning production activities considering output quality, quantity, cost, time, and labour requirements.
Controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through maintenance planning, allocation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools.
Monitoring production output and costs, adjusting processes and resources to minimise expenditure.
Reporting production matters to other managers.
Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment.
Directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives.
Maintaining accurate production records and reports.
Coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements.
Leading staff activities and monitoring performance to ensure productivity and quality standards are met.


What We’re Looking For

AQF Certificate III or IV in a relevant field, or equivalent; OR
At least three years’ employment experience as a Horticulture Farm Manager with relevant formal training; O
At least five years’ employment experience as a Horticulture Farm Manager without formal training.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Proven experience in horticultural production planning and orchard management.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Commitment to operational excellence, quality outcomes, and workplace safety.

What We Offer

At Select Harvests, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Our focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing ensures that our team members can thrive both in and out of the workplace.

About Us

Select Harvests is one of Australia's largest almond growers and a leading agribusiness, dedicated to the sustainable production, processing, and marketing of high-quality almonds. With over 9,000 hectares of almond orchards across the country, we are committed to maintaining excellence in both farming and environmental management.

Our vertically integrated business model allows us to control the entire supply chain, from growing and harvesting to processing and exporting almonds to global markets. We take pride in our innovative farming techniques, commitment to sustainability, and focus on producing premium, healthy food products. Select Harvests is driven by its core values of safety, quality, teamwork, and sustainability, ensuring that our operations not only meet but exceed industry standards.

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