Orchard Administration Supervisor (Tatura East)

Orchard Administration Supervisor (Tatura East)

11 Sep
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Prima Fresh Group
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Tatura East

11 Sep

Prima Fresh Group

Tatura East

Prima Fresh is a family owned orchard, packhouse and marketer of fresh pome and stone fruit based in Tatura. Since commencing in 2002, we have remained committed to producing and delivering premium quality fresh produce.

Prima Fresh values culture, passion, teamwork, family and a working environment committed to exceptional customer satisfaction.

We are currently seeking an organised and motivated Orchard Administration Supervisor to coordinate orchard administration and supervise day to day orchard activities.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with orchard management, this position will support workforce coordination, record keeping, compliance, planning and the completion of daily orchard programs.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

- Coordinate and supervise daily orchard activities, including picking, pruning, thinning, tree training and general orchard work
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor employee and contractor attendance, productivity and work quality
- Assist management with coordinating irrigation, nutrition, spraying, pest and disease control and harvest programs
- Maintain accurate orchard records, job sheets, chemical records, timesheets and production reports
- Enter and maintain orchard information in Agworld and other company systems
- Assist with workforce planning and the coordination of seasonal labour
- Coordinate employee and contractor onboarding, inductions and compliance documentation
- Monitor labour, materials and equipment usage and report any issues or variances to management
- Assist with harvest planning, bin movements, crop estimates and orchard reporting
- Conduct toolbox meetings and support workplace health and safety procedures
- Monitor compliance with company procedures, quality standards, Fair Work requirements and relevant legislation




- Support continuous improvement across orchard administration and work practices

Skills and ExperienceWe are looking for a well organised supervisor who can coordinate people, maintain accurate records and support the completion of daily orchard activities.

The successful applicant will ideally possess:

- Previous experience in an orchard, horticultural or agricultural environment
- Experience supervising employees, contractors or seasonal workers
- Good understanding of orchard activities such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and harvesting
- Strong administrative, organisational and record keeping skills
- Good communication and problem solving abilities
- Confidence using computers, spreadsheets and record-management systems
- Experience with Agworld or similar agricultural software would be advantageous
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety and employee compliance requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a busy and changing environment

Recent graduates with a relevant qualification and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Training and support will be provided to the right candidate.

Mandatory Requirements

- Valid Australian working rights
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Ability to work flexible schedule during peak orchard and harvest periods

What’s on Offer?You will join a progressive, family business with a strong reputation in the horticulture industry.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly rate, plus superannuation, based on the successful applicant’s skills and experience.

The role provides an opportunity to develop your knowledge and leadership skills while taking responsibility for orchard administration and daily supervision. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to progress into an Assistant Orchard Manager position based on performance and demonstrated capability.

📌 Orchard Administration Supervisor (Tatura East)
🏢 Prima Fresh Group
📍 Tatura East

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