DUONG NGUYEN FARM - Fruit and Nut Farm Worker

POSITION – FRUIT AND NUT FARM WORKER

Loction: Lambells Lagoon NT 0822

Salary: $65,100 - $70,000 per year

About this role:

In this role, you will ensure that the day-to-day operations of the farm run smoothly and that optimal crop production is achieved.

Job Responsibility:

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of crop production, from planting to harvesting, and ensuring that all activities are carried out safely and efficiently. In this role, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business’s operation, and its continuous journey towards sustainability.

Job Description:

• Planning and coordinating the production of exotic fruit such as mango crops, Rambutan, Guava, Jackfruit, from pruning to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
• Planning production
• Coordinating cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, fruit tree health and growing conditions
• Organising farming operations and routines, such as picking , storing, grading and packaging mangoes
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain plant health by managing biosecurity and other risks and controlling pests and weeds
• Planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as equipment and irrigation systems
• Maintaining records of farming activities
• Select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Skills and Experience Required:

• Hands-on, practical, and efficient
• Previous experience in commercial irrigated fruit farming operations, with a proven track record in managing large fruit farming properties is desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience in workforce planning
• High standards of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
• Tertiary qualification(s) in agriculture, or equivalent (preferred)
• Knowledge of best practices for cropping
• Proven experience in planning and a proactive approach to modern farming techniques