Farm Supervisor - Banana Plantation

About the role

A full-time Farm Supervisor position is available in East Palmerston, Queensland, supervising cultivation measures across a banana plantation. The role is permanent and pays between $70,000 and $80,000 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Work with farm managers on consultancy and planning to meet business objectives
• Supervise farm operations such as de-budding, de-leafing, de-suckering, dieseling, harvesting and packing
• Make sure cultivation deadlines are met and coordinate farm hands to their tasks and priorities
• Monitor hours and tasks, check the work of farm hands and suggest improvements
• Train farm hands to their assigned tasks
• Organise transportation of staff and produce on the farm
• Inspect banana irrigation, infrastructure, water schedules and sprinkler maintenance
• Check farming equipment, ensure routine maintenance and arrange repairs
• Maintain farm hands' tools and personal protective equipment
• Enforce compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards

Required profile

• Certificate IV or higher qualification
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience

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