About Redland
We grow, harvest, pack and market citrus, pome fruit, table grapes, stone fruit and kiwifruit from our farms across QLD, NSW, VIC and WA. Our vision is to be the producer of the world's most desired fruit – that means we're passionate about having the right people in the right roles.
People make our business, and we want our people to embody the Redland Values:
* Make it happen: We take action. We are direct and frank. We plan ahead and deliver on time. We never give up
* Built to last from the ground up: We are detail-oriented. We think in decades, not years. We look for opportunities. We do it right first time.
* Win as a team: We select and build our team for the long term. We put the team first and celebrate the wins. We hold each other accountable. We turn up prepared and ready.
* Never satisfied: We ask why and challenge the status quo. We are continuously improving. We believe yesterdays' success is todays minimum standard. We are always learning.
* We love it: We take pride in everything. We let our passion drive us. We have a good time. We make every day count.
About the role
The Farm Manager oversees and leads and manages the operations of a Redland Farm. In this role you will deliver delivers best practice, efficient operational management by planning, organising and controlling fruit farming operations, driving continuous improvement in agronomic performance and production of the farm by analysing and managing environmental factors that maximise yield, as well as effective resource planning for crop preparation and production to meet budget and commercial business plan objectives and market supply and demand factors.
Primary responsibilities
* The planning, and coordination of crops from soil preparation through to harvest
* Direct and oversee all general farming activities that occur onsite
* Maintaining crop production by maximising optimal growing conditions, including cultivation, de-budding, thinning, pruning, nutrition management, fertigation, disease management and pest and weed control
* Maintain and manage physical infrastructure and resources on-farm, including farm buildings, fencing, equipment and water supply systems
* The Farm Manager also has primary responsibility for managing general business, including: human resources, WHS, prudent financial and budget management, and all other elements required to ensure the success of the farm
* Drive production yield and quality outperformance through best practice cultural management, nutrition management, innovation and technology
* Ensure cohesion and alignment to build and maintain a high-performance culture based on ownership, accountability, innovation, collaboration and excellence
* Deliver best practice orchard irrigation, crop protection, nutrition programs and systems
* Ensure all machinery, equipment and other systems are available, operationally effective and maintained
* Comply with internal controls and ensure regular administration activities are completed accurately and on time
Location
This role may be based in:
Shepparton, Vic
Mildura, Vic
Swan Hill, Vic
Manjimup, WA
Griffith, NSW
Hillston, NSW
Emerald, Qld
Skills and Experience
Qualification in Agricultural Science, or similar field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of proven agricultural experience in related role
Deep knowledge and experience with tree/vine orchard agronomy, cultural practices and management
Outstanding communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team
Present a professional image at all times