Horticultural Supervisor / Specialist – Mareeba, QLD
Full-time | Lead operations with the world’s largest Lemon Myrtle producer
We’re looking for an experienced Horticultural Supervisor / Specialist to oversee the day-to-day operations of our lemon myrtle plantation in Mareeba. You’ll coordinate crop care, supervise staff, and ensure our organic-certified production standards are met.
What you’ll do:
- Supervise and coordinate daily horticultural activities
- Monitor plant health, soil conditions, pests, and diseases
- Manage fertilisation, irrigation, and harvesting schedules
- Train, guide, and supervise seasonal and permanent staff
- Operate and oversee machinery and equipment used in crop production
- Maintain records to meet organic certification and compliance standards
- Take the lead in specialised areas such as fertigation, irrigation, pest control, harvesting, or packing operations
What you’ll bring:
- Certificate IV or higher in Horticulture or related field
- 3+ years’ horticultural production experience (organic preferred)
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Current chemical user accreditation (if applicable)
If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for high-quality horticulture, we’d love to hear from you.