Location 86 Bidwill Road,Bidwill, QLD, ****,AustraliaEmployee Type Full-Time
Contact informationContact Name TRACEY SCOTTContact Phone
DescriptionMaryborough, QueenslandPermanent / Full-time Position
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Leading Farm Hand to join our Maryborough Macadamia Operations team.
This is an opportunity to step into a practical leadership role where you will help coordinate daily orchard activities, guide Farm Hands and contribute directly to safe, productive and high-quality operations.
Working closely with the Orchard Manager, you will lead by example across a broad range of established orchard activities, including pruning, fertilising, harvesting, irrigation, orchard maintenance and machinery operation.
You will also support accurate record keeping and contribute to the continuous improvement of operational and safety processes.
This role will suit a reliable and organised agricultural professional who enjoys working outdoors, supervising day-to-day work and taking ownership of operational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Orchard Manager, you will:
Supervise and coordinate small teams of employees, contractors and labour hire personnelPlan and support daily orchard activities in line with operational prioritiesUndertake and oversee pruning, fertilising, harvesting, irrigation, orchard maintenance and machinery operationsPromote a strong safety culture by modelling safe work practices and ensuring procedures are followedMonitor work quality, identify issues and communicate progress to the Orchard ManagerIdentify training needs and provide practical guidance and on-the-job support to team membersContribute to improvements in farming systems, operational processes, and environmental and safety outcomesMaintain accurate records for operational inputs, maintenance, chemical applications, fertiliser programs, irrigation, safety, payroll and cost allocationHelp create a positive, respectful and productive working environment
Requirements
To be successful in this role,



you will require:
Extensive practical experience in farming, horticulture or orchard operationsExperience supervising or coordinating small operational teamsProven machinery operating experience and sound mechanical knowledgeGood communication, organisation and record-keeping skillsA strong commitment to workplace safety and following operational proceduresA valid C Class Driver's LicenceA current Chemical CertificateFlexibility and reliability, including availability to work varied hours to meet operational demands
The following will be highly regarded:
Loader and chainsaw operation ticketsFormal leadership trainingSafety-related training and qualificationsHR Class Driver's LicenceFirst Aid CertificateAbove Award wagePermanent full time employment within a growing agricultural businessA varied, hands-on role supporting established macadamia orchard operationsSalary continuance insurance and life insurance, subject to eligibility criteriaAnnual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteriaAccess to the Employee Assistance Program
Appointment to the role is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which may include medical screening, reference checks and right to work verification.
About Rural Funds Management
Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.5 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF).
We have over 29 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.
At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of "Managing good assets with good people".
We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace.
Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 270 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists and farm managers.
Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.
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📌 Leading Hand (Queensland)
🏢 Rural Funds Management
📍 Queensland