Position Overview:

The Horticultural Section Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing a defined area of crop production on a commercial vegetable farm. This includes the coordination of field teams, monitoring crop health, implementing daily tasks such as pruning, planting, harvesting, irrigation checks, and ensuring quality control standards are met. The supervisor will liaise directly with the farm manager and other section leaders to support efficient operations across the farm.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise day-to-day operations across designated crop sections

Coordinate and oversee fieldworkers for tasks including planting, picking, pruning, trellising, weeding, harvesting, and clean-up

Monitor irrigation and fertigation performance; report any issues to management

Identify signs of pests, disease, or crop stress and escalate appropriately

Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with supermarket and Freshcare requirements

Communicate instructions clearly to workers from diverse backgrounds

Complete daily task records and provide updates to the farm manager

Support harvest planning and readiness reporting

Operate within a team environment to achieve productivity and quality targets

Skills & Experience Required:

At least 2 years' experience in a similar horticultural or farm production role

Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a small team

Practical knowledge of vegetable crop management, pest/disease monitoring, and basic irrigation

Understanding of on-farm hygiene, traceability, and food safety protocols

Physically fit and capable of working in outdoor conditions

Reliable and adaptable with a strong work ethic

Basic English communication skills; ability to follow and give instructions

Experience in multicultural work environments highly regarded

Desirable (Not Mandatory):

Forklift licence

Valid Australian driver’s licence

First Aid certification

Understanding of fertigation systems

Experience with digital farm management or traceability systems

This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and those with full Australian work rights