Favco Farming Pty Ltd is hiring a Full time Farm Supervisor role in Mutchilba, QLD. Apply now to be part of our team.
Requirements for this role:
* Flexible hours available
* 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
* Working rights required for this role
Farm Operations Team Supervisor
Favco Farming are seeking an experienced Farm Operations Team Supervisor to join our team.
Location: Several farm locations across the Mutchilba region Far North Qld
Seeking: Australian Citizens or Permanent residents ONLY
Position: Full-time, with a six-month casual probation period transitioning to permanent upon successful completion of probation and satisfaction of both employer and employee.
About Us:
We are a thriving mango and lychee agricultural enterprise dedicated to excellence in tree crop horticulture. We value our staff highly and provide ample opportunities for growth and development. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Farm Operations Teams Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision and Leadership: Lead, train, and manage casual farm teams during peak seasonal periods for field work such as pruning, picking, and other seasonal tasks.
Motivate and inspire the workforce to maintain high productivity and quality standards. Address challenges promptly and effectively to ensure a cohesive and motivated team.
Farm Maintenance: Perform and oversee general farm maintenance tasks, including repairs of equipment, irrigation, fertilization, orchard spraying, and basic construction and manual labour as required.
Equipment Operation: Operate a range of farming equipment such as sprayers, tractors, and other machinery. Maintain accurate service and maintenance records. Identify faults and coordinate or carry out repairs as required.
Autonomous Work: During off-peak seasons, work independently on various tasks across the farm, ensuring all duties are completed to a high standard. Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
Qualifications and Skills:
Supervisory Experience: Demonstrated experience in supervising and managing teams, particularly in a farming or horticultural setting.
Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse workforce, inclusive of potential language barriers.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members from various cultural backgrounds.
Physical Fitness: Physically fit to perform labour-intensive tasks.
Licenses and Certifications: Current unrestricted driver's license (HR desirable), Forklift ticket, Chem-certification accreditation (desirable) or ability to attain on the job.
Technical Skills: Proficient in operating farming equipment and implementing irrigation/fertigation plans as required to support irrigation supervisor. Competent tractor operator.
Personal Attributes: Trustworthy, reliable, with a strong interest in learning and personal development.
Benefits:
Competitive salary with a structured path to permanent employment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Being part of a highly valued and motivated team.
Application Process:
If you are hands-on and mechanically minded, passionate about farming and possess the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team!
Join us in our commitment to excellence in tree crop horticulture and make a meaningful impact on our farm and community!