Production Horticulture Supervisor

15 hours ago

Beerwah, Australia OZ Strawberry Full time

**Position(Job Title): Production Horticulture Supervisor (Strawberry Farm)**

**Oz Strawberry**

**Location: Beerwah, Queensland 4519**

**Job type: Full time (38 hours per week)**

**Salary: From $72,000 + Super**

Oz Strawberry is located in Beerwah, Queensland and grows healthy and delicious strawberries supplying the whole of Australia. We are seeking a reliable and skilled farm worker for the position of production horticulture supervisor with the following skills and responsibilities.

**To be considered for this role you must have**:

- Certificate III or IV in Horticulture or related field is essential.
- At least two years of relevant experience in the strawberry growing industry.
- You must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent resident or have legal working rights in Australia.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Harvest Operations Management
- Crop Quality & Food Safety Compliance
- Pest & Disease Control Program
- Equipment & Chemical Management
- Team Coordination & Training
- Post-Harvest Program Implementation

**Main tasks**

1. Strawberry Harvest Operations Management
- Plan daily strawberry picking schedules based on fruit ripeness and market demand
- Supervise harvest crews to ensure gentle handling of delicate strawberry fruits
- Adjust picking methods according to strawberry variety and field conditions to minimize mechanical damage

2. Strawberry Quality & Food Safety Compliance
- Monitor pre-harvest intervals for strawberry treatments and maintain records
- Implement strict quality control for strawberry size, colour, and defects
- Ensure compliance with strawberry-specific food safety standards

3. Strawberry Pest & Disease Control
- Conduct regular strawberry field inspections for common disease signs, pests or weeds
- Coordinate immediate action for disease outbreaks and plant pest control in strawberry fields
- Maintain accurate spray records for strawberry crops

4. Strawberry Farm Equipment & Chemical Management
- Oversee maintenance of strawberry harvest equipment (clippers, sorting tables)
- Manage safe chemical storage and handling for strawberry production
- Transport and store chemicals related to farming safely according to regulations and requirements

5. Harvest Team Coordination & Training
- Train workers in proper strawberry harvesting techniques
- Coordinate daily staffing needs with farm management
- Enforce safety protocols in strawberry fields

6. Post-Harvest Program
- Land clearing and preparation for the next planting season
- Record maintenance and arrange repair of equipment and ensure appropriate storage of equipment

**Preferred Skills**
- Excellent prioritization skills to manage harvest deadlines
- Strong communication skills for coordinating multiple teams
- Natural leadership ability to motivate seasonal staff
- Good decision-making under pressure during critical growth stages

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $72,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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