Farm Operations Manager

Cultivate Your Career: Lead Farm Operations in Queensland's Berry Heartland

Are you a seasoned horticultural leader ready to make a significant impact? Imagine yourself at the helm of a thriving berry farm in the picturesque Stanthorpe region of Queensland, driving innovation and excellence.

Our client, a progressive and vibrant leader in berry production, is seeking a passionate and skilled Farm Operations Manager to join their dynamic team.

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of a key farm, ensuring peak production, exceptional fruit quality, and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and worker safety.

What You'll Be Doing:

As the Farm Operations Manager, you'll be the cornerstone of the farm's success, overseeing every aspect of its operations. You'll work closely with the General Manager Farms, playing a pivotal role in:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Implement cutting-edge seasonal production plans, embracing new practices, techniques, and products to boost yields and quality.
• End-to-End Farm Management: Guide all general farming practices, from ground preparation and establishment to growing and harvest.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, manage, and train a cohesive team of permanent staff, contractors, and casual labour, fostering a collaborative environment focused on shared goals.
• Irrigation Mastery: Manage and maintain sophisticated irrigation infrastructure, including soil monitoring and scheduling, to optimize water usage.
• Crop Health & Nutrition: Conduct regular pest and disease inspections, perform leaf and soil tests, and ensure optimal plant nutrition.
• Asset Management: Oversee the appropriate maintenance of all farm plant and equipment.
• Financial Stewardship: Develop, agree upon, and meticulously manage the farm budget, ensuring cost-effective horticultural programs.
• Safety Champion: Deliver and uphold a safe working environment for all staff.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Record and report key operational data, including irrigation, nutrition, and crop estimates.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, neighbours, industry associations, and customers.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a leader with extensive horticultural expertise, particularly in berry production. Your skills and knowledge will include:

• Proven Horticultural Management: Extensive experience coordinating and managing staff and contractors within the horticultural sector.
• Berry Production Acumen: Specific experience in berry cultivation.
• Irrigation Systems: Strong practical and technical knowledge of irrigation systems and substrate production.
• Financial Savvy: Experience working with farm production plans and managing budgets, with a focus on cost-effective program implementation.
• Maintenance Expertise: Proven ability to implement farm maintenance plans.
• Crop Protection: Skilled in pest and disease identification.
• Farm Equipment Proficiency: Knowledge of farm equipment operation.
• Yield & Harvest Expertise: Experience in yield estimation and harvesting practices.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other industry-specific software.
• Communication & Organization: Comprehensive communication skills and effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Reporting & Record-Keeping: Experience in report compilation and meticulous record-keeping.
• Essential Licences: A current driver's license.

Desirable, but not essential:

• A Degree or Diploma in Horticulture.
• Occupational or Remote first aid certification.
• An HR driver's license.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

This is your chance to make a profound mark with an excellent team and a market-leading company in a truly desirable location. You'll be instrumental in driving efficiency and achieving ambitious company performance targets in production, quality, and safety.

Ready to grow your career with an industry leader?

To apply, send a cover letter and your CV to

Contact:

Asher Hammond (B.Ag.Sc)

Business Manager

Agrijobs Australia