Your Employer Our client is a leading family-owned horticultural enterprise based in the Bundaberg region of Queensland, operating for over 25 years. With more than 800 hectares under cultivation, they are recognised as one of Australia's top five producers of seedless watermelon and a major grower of zucchini. The business is driven by strong family values, an open communication style, and a commitment to blending traditional farming knowledge with cutting-edge technology. The Role As the Harvest Manager, you’ll take charge of a large seasonal harvest workforce during the key watermelon season (Nov–Apr) and oversee harvest-related operations in the off-season. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll coordinate daily harvest logistics, lead supervisors and crew, and ensure a calm, productive, and respectful working environment. Reporting to the Director, your key responsibilities will include: Coordinating and leading harvest teams, providing efficient training and mentorship. Managing rosters, transport, accommodation, and logistics for seasonal labour. Monitoring harvest metrics (yield, cost, labour efficiency) and implement improvements when required. Liaising effectively with packing and logistics departments to ensure timely dispatch of produce. Applying structured leadership to uphold high performance and safety standards Contribute to mentoring future crew leaders and supervisors About You You're an experienced people leader, calm under pressure, highly organised, and passionate about hands-on farming. You thrive in environments where leadership, planning, and relationship-building matter as much as harvest yields. While horticulture experience is valued, your ability to manage and motivate diverse teams is paramount. Key criteria include: Proven experience leading large field-based teams Calm, respectful leadership style suited to multicultural environments Strong time management and logistical planning skills Comfortable with early starts and physically active outdoor work Familiarity with PALM schemes or multicultural workforce management Mechanical aptitude or exposure to horticultural machinery is highly desirable The Benefits: Dual cab Ute provided (fuel supplied, reasonable personal use permitted) Relocation assistance available (case by case) Competitive salary with potential rental support Choose Agri Talent Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector. For more information, please contact Declan Andrew, recruitment consultant, Agri Talent on 0448 682 050 .
