Our client is one of Australia's largest almond growers, with a network of orchards and state-of-the-art processing facility. This 1,100 hectare property is a consistently top-performing site, averaging industry leading yields over the past eight years. It's well invested and well run.
The Role
Manage day-to-day operations across the orchard — horticulture, irrigation/fertigation, spraying and harvest
Lead a solid team including an assistant manager, irrigation manager, maintenance manager and 10 orchard operations staff.
Manage safety performance and build a robust safety culture, including with contract harvest labour
Own the farm's operating budget and report on performance
About You
5+ years managing an irrigated perennial tree crop as a Farm Manager, 2IC or Irrigation Manager
Robust,
resilient leadership - this is a big site and it needs someone who leads from the front
Solid budgeting and financial reporting skills
Almond experience is not essential - we welcome backgrounds across horticulture, including viticulture, provided the leadership and irrigation fundamentals are there
The Benefits
An attractive remuneration package, negotiable depending on experience
Housing assistance to help with relocation to the Renmark region
Fully maintained company vehicle
The chance to lead a genuinely high-performing, well-invested site within a leading Australian agribusiness
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