Position Overview:

The Horticultural Section Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing a defined area of crop production on a commercial vegetable farm. This includes the coordination of field teams, monitoring crop health, implementing daily tasks such as pruning, planting, harvesting, irrigation checks, and ensuring quality control standards are met. The supervisor will liaise directly with the farm manager and other section leaders to support productive operations across the farm.

Key Responsibilities:
Supervise day-to-day operations across designated crop sections
Coordinate and oversee fieldworkers for tasks including planting, picking, pruning, trellising, weeding, harvesting, and clean-up
Monitor irrigation and fertigation performance; report any issues to management
Identify signs of pests, disease, or crop stress and escalate appropriately
Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with supermarket and Freshcare requirements
Communicate instructions clearly to workers from diverse backgrounds
Complete daily task records and provide updates to the farm manager
Support harvest planning and readiness reporting




Operate within a team workplace to achieve productivity and quality targets

Skills &

Experience Required:
At least 3 years' experience in a similar horticultural or farm production role or
Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or
Have at least an AQF Certificate III + 2 years on-the-job training
Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a small team
Practical knowledge of vegetable crop management, pest/disease monitoring, and irrigation
Understanding of on-farm hygiene, traceability, and food safety protocols
Physically fit and capable of working in outdoor conditions
Reliable and adaptable with a solid work ethic
Basic English communication skills; ability to follow and give instructions
Experience in multicultural work environments highly regarded
Valid Drivers License

Desirable (Not Mandatory):
Forklift licence
First Aid certification
Understanding of fertigation systems
Experience with digital farm management or traceability systems

This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and those with full Australian work rights

📌 Horticultural Section Supervisor Carnarvon
🏢 Moore Veggies
📍 Carnarvon