Horticultural Supervisor Permanent Role $65k - $75k PA Mareeba QLD POSITION We have full-time opportunities for the position of Horticulture Supervisor in Mareeba, QLD, 4880. SKILLS This role requires you to possess at least a Certificate IV or a higher qualification and a minimum of one-year relevant experience. RESPONSIBILITIES Your role as the Horticulture Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations in the Orchard and Packing Facility. REPORTS TO You will be required to report to the Farm Manager. POSITION DUTIES You will undertake the following duties; Consultancy and planning with the farm manager to meet the business objectives. Delegate, organise and supervise the work of farm hands. Training new staff as to required duties for their position. Monitoring, hours, breaks and performance and reporting any staff grievances. Leading a team of farm workers, providing guidance and assigning tasks. Monitoring task completion and ensuring production targets are met. Assessing field cultivation measures to maintain plant health. Ensuring quality and grading of harvest to minimise damage and meet market requirements. Monitoring packing line to ensure smooth flow of fruit and no delays between stations. Ensuring packed produce is stacked, labelled and packed for transport. Inspects farming equipment, ensuring routine maintenance is carried out and arranging repairs are made when necessary. Ensuring packing facility is cleaned and remains clean and tidy. Checking shed stock to ensure enough supplies for planned packing. Ensure and enforce compliance with food safety, biosecurity and OH&S. Ensuring equipment is maintained, arrange any necessary maintenance as needed. Supervising and managing the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure including water supply systems. Supervise the installation, maintenance and regular monitoring of irrigation systems. Additional duties may be required from time to time as requested by the business. SALARY The annual salary offered will range from $65,000 to $75,000, negotiated based upon your level of experience. TO APPLY Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below.
