The Landsmith Home Farm - Market Garden Team SupervisorThe Landsmith Collection – Margaret River WAThe Landsmith Collection are currently commencing their first season of organic market garden production at the 160ha Landsmith Home Farm site in Margaret River. We are dedicated to producing high-quality and sustainable produce on our 3.5ha market garden, whilst promoting organic farming practices and cultivating a strong community connection through our fresh, local offerings. The Market Garden will commence transition to organic certification in 2025.We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Supervisor to oversee our diverse operations in both greenhouse and field production. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to organic agriculture, and a desire to mentor and motivate a two to three person team. You'll be supported by, and report to, the Market Garden Coordinator.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain a safe working environment and contribute to a strong safety culture.Participate in and oversee a small team to perform all aspects of the operation from growing, harvesting and post-harvest operations, to packing and delivering orders (or preparing for pick-up).Implement planting and harvest schedules, fertiliser programs, crop rotation plans, crop health and quality monitoring programs and integrated pest and disease management programs, working closely with the Market Garden Coordinator.Ensure that all produce meets organic certification requirements and customer expectations.Ensure that biosecurity standards and procedures are followed across the team.Maintain accurate production records, including planting dates, requirements for organic certification, crop performance, inputs used and harvest records.Be comfortable with using market garden irrigation systems, and report faults as required.Attributes and experienceExperience with production horticulture in a commercial setting, ideally applying organic biological or similar methods.Strong knowledge of organic farming practices and pest management.Experience in managing and/or supervising a small team.Experience and confidence in working with machinery. This is primarily a tractor-based operation, so familiarity with machinery and implements is a requirement.Coachable, dependable and willing to advance and share learnings.Physically fit to work outside and perform manual work associated with farming.Knowledge and experience with irrigation management and maintenance.Able to both take direction and work extended periods without oversight.Schedule and other requirementsOccasional weekend work and longer than standard days may be required during seasonal peaks.A valid driver's license and a commitment to safety in the workplace.Please include a cover letter in your application detailing why you are the right person for this opportunity.#J-18808-Ljbffr