Macadamia Orchard Supervisor - Riverton
Rural Funds Management Limited, Australia
Job Description
About the Company
RFM manages approximately $2.0 billion of agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors. RFM has a depth of experience accumulated over 25 years owning, developing and operating Australian farmland, agricultural infrastructure and other assets. Sector experience includes almonds, poultry, macadamias, cattle, cropping, viticulture and water. Assets are located throughout New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria.
RFM employs over 180 staff and seeks to maximise returns through its experienced management team including specialist fund managers, finance professionals, horticulturists, agronomists and other agricultural managers. RFM’s company culture is informed by a precision-based approach to asset management and its longstanding motto of Managing good assets with good people.
About the opportunity
We are looking for an Orchard Supervisor to supervise our existing macadamia orchard operations in Gogango, Queensland. We are seeking someone with a proven understanding of macadamia orchard requirements, a commitment to precision and safety and highly organised. Reporting to the Orchard Manager you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Maximise yields through systematic planning, operational efficiency, optimising crop performance, completion of tasks and removal of constraints in conjunction with other roles.
- Working with the Orchard Manager you will supervise farm maintenance and operational activities on a daily basis.
- Lead and develop workers, managing disciplinary and non-compliance issues as required.
- Act as a role model by demonstrating precise and safe work behaviours and reinforcing policies and procedures.
- Inspect for pests and manage appropriately
- Operation of irrigation automation systems
- Participate in nutrition and irrigation management planning.
- Calibrate orchard machinery.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of farming systems, safety and environmental processes.
- Ensure plant and equipment is maintained, secured, and replaced as required.
- Ensure records/forms are maintained for development and operational inputs, maintenance, chemical spraying, fertilising, irrigating, payroll and cost allocation timesheets and safety.
Requirements
What you will need to be successful
The following criteria are essential to be successful in this position:
- Formal training in horticulture or demonstrated macadamia experience essential
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Safety training will be highly regarded
- Class c drivers licence, Loader licence, Chainsaw ticket and Forklift licence
- Senior first aid certificate
Benefits
On offer for the successful candidate is a competitive salary dependant on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in the company’s group salary continuance, group life insurance plan and annual bonus scheme.
To apply, forward a covering letter addressing the above criteria and resume by 9 January 2023 via our website. Candidates may be evaluated prior to the closing date for this position.
At RFM we value inclusion and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply. A great place to work with good people, striving for precision and excellence in everything we do.