Assistant Farm Manager
Core
Hands-on leadership role supporting crop production, irrigation, fertiliser programs, pest control, and team management on a 220-hectare banana operation.
Role type
Assistant Farm Manager
Builds
Cavendish banana crop production and operational efficiency
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture / Banana Farming
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supervisory leadership, crop production management, irrigation management, fertiliser program management, pest control (IPM & bio-friendly methods), safety culture leadership, WHS compliance, risk management, QA accreditation maintenance, harvest forecasting, KPI reporting, budget tracking, forklift operation, chemical handling, first aid response, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Commercial mindset, continuous improvement, team culture building, trust establishment
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Support crop production, irrigation, fertiliser programs, and pest control; Lead and mentor Supervisors, Workers, and Pickers; Drive safety culture and WHS compliance; Maintain QA accreditation and quality control standards; Support GM with harvest forecasts, KPI reporting, and budget tracking
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC