Full Description • Robinvale, VIC • Best practice vertically integrated table grape business Visa Pathway(s): Eligible for Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass 482 visa, Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) subclass 494 visa sponsorship where applicable. About the Company Our client grows numerous varieties of table grapes including red, green and black seedless varieties available for domestic and export markets. Our clients pick and ship organic red seedless grapes to markets from January to May. About the role We are seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead all horticultural and operational aspects of our vineyard and citrus orchard. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of all growing, harvesting, post-harvest, and maintenance operations for 300 acres of table grapes and 300 acres of citrus Main Responsibilities • Develop and manage annual horticultural programs for grapes and citrus, aligned with varietal requirements and export market demands. • Oversee irrigation scheduling, nutrient programs, pest/disease control (IPM), canopy management, pruning, thinning, and harvest timing. • Lead, train, and supervise a large seasonal and permanent workforce to meet production and quality objectives. • Manage trellis systems, irrigation infrastructure, machinery, and equipment maintenance. • Ensure HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., HARPS, and Fair Farms compliance and full traceability from field to packhouse. • Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide production forecasts to the Board. • Coordinate closely with packing and logistics teams to meet domestic and export shipment schedules.
