About Our Client
An esteemed, family-owned South Australian business is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their team.
With a strong presence in major Australian supermarket chains and produce markets nationwide, the company is experiencing rapid growth and expansion.
The Role
A full-time Mixed Crop Farmer will be responsible for overseeing the operational management and improvement of farms to ensure optimal yields and quality.
This role reports directly to the General Manager (Farms) and involves day-to-day management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of the crop growing season, including pivot moving, ground preparation, planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting, grading, and inspection of pivots to optimize water levels for crop growth and harvesting.
* Plan and execute seeding, growing, and harvesting processes.
* Order parts for machinery repairs at competitive pricing.
* Maintain workplace health and safety standards, adhering to company policies and procedures at all times.
Your Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in the operational management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm.
* Excellent communication skills for effective liaison with farm managers, agronomists, and other team members.
* Strong attention to detail and passion for delivering high-quality work.
* A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Remuneration
The successful candidate can expect a salary range of $70,000-$90,000 per annum, plus superannuation. Only successful applicants will be contacted.