About Platypus Turf
Platypus Turf is a family-owned and operated, expanding farming business. Our operation is built on more than 15 years of turf farming experience, with a property itself being family-owned since ****.
We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of turf production and supply while operating within a close-knit, supportive and safety-focused team environment.
About the position
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Turf Farm Supervisor to join our team on a part-time basis with the potential for additional hours during busy periods. The role is approximately 30 hours per week to begin with.
While weekend work is not mandatory, occasional Saturday pick-ups may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee turf production operations, including irrigation, mowing, spraying, fertilizing and harvesting.
- Manage and lead farm team.
- Deliver turf to customers
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers
- Manage turf quality to ensure a consistent, high-quality product
- Operate and maintain turf machinery including tractors, harvesters, semi-truck and forklift
- Implement efficient irrigation practices
- Stock management, including conducting and assisting with yard work
- Animal welfare, including assisting with stock observations
- Maintain workplace health and safety compliance
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in farm management, turf production, agriculture, or a related field
- Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery and equipment
- Current drivers license
- Current HC or MC license with current NHVR logbook (Roadranger experience preferred)
- Good traffic history and safe driving practices are required
- Load restraint experience
- Strong people leadership and team management skills
- Comfortable completing work reports and basic record keeping
- Robust work ethic, reliability and the ability to work well within a small team
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
- Accommodation package available
- Opportunity for stable, long-term work
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Reward for initiative and results
- Local primary school only 5 minutes away
- Mooloolaba Beach – 85 km
- Brisbane Airport – 80 km
We value honesty, responsibility and respect throughout the workplace and are looking for people who are prepared to challenge themselves and make a genuine contribution to the business.
Applicants must possess valid and permanent Australian working rights. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.