Job Description

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S & K Family Trust located in Cowley in Far North Queensland seeks an experienced Farm Supervisor to join their team.

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This is for a full-time position (38 hours a week) at an annual salary set between $68000 to $ 74,000 plus superannuation.

Responsibilities /n

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- Plan and supervise the annual, seasonal, and daily work of the horticultural staff.

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- Conduct regular inspections of landscape and plantation sites, as well as signage, to ensure proper supervision.

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- Supervise the design of plantation sites, the procurement of farming materials, and the planting and maintenance of these sites.

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- Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate horticultural staff.

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- Assign vehicles, equipment, and tools to horticulture staff and supervise their use, care, and maintenance.

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- Responsible for submitting annual operational and capital budget requests.

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- Prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, and equipment needs.

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- Maintain reports and records on work needed and completed.

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- Source and manage external contractors for horticultural projects and supervise their performance.

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Requirements /n

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- A passionate, hardworking horticulturalist with experience of gardening at a professional level.

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- A successful completion of Certificate IV in Horticulture is required/A Diploma in Horticulture would be preferred

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- A minimum of 2-year experience as Farm Supervisor in Banana Farms

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- A team player who can supervise staff to high horticultural standards.

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- Flexible to ensure that horticultural operations cover is always provided.

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- Valuable written and verbal skills

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- A candidate with Leadership abilities and ability to work well with others will be the right fit

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- The ability to prioritise workload and adapting to change in work requirements

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- Physical Fitness is essential due to the nature of the job

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