The benefits

- Start: 23 November 2026
- $33.55 per hour + Leading hand allowance
- Duration: Approx4-5 weeks
- Opportunity to lead and supervise a team during the apple thinning season
- Opportunity to develop leadership and team management skills
- Consistent hours during the apple thinning season, weather dependent

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Apple Thinning Supervisor to join the team at an orchard in Sidmouth, Tasmania. This position would suit someone with previous orchard or farm supervisory experience who can confidently lead a team and maintain high standards of safety, productivity and crop quality.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day apple thinning operations, focusing on team supervision, safe tractor operation, crop quality and productivity to ensure thinning activities meet orchard requirements.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

- Supervising and directing workers during apple thinning activities
- Guiding workers on correct thinning techniques to achieve the required crop load on apple trees
- Directing tractor drivers to maintain the correct speed and operate machinery safely
- Ensuring tractors and trailers are inspected before use and are safe and fit for purpose
- Completing and monitoring pre-start checks to identify potential equipment or safety issues
- Monitoring team productivity and ensuring workers maintain expected work standards
- Promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety procedures
- Identifying and reporting operational issues that could cause delays or equipment damage
- Ensuring tractors,



trailers and equipment are maintained appropriately throughout operations

Benefits:

- $33.55 per hour + applicable leading hand allowance
- Approximately 38 hours per week during apple thinning
- Potential to continue working through the cherry harvest season
- Opportunity to take on additional supervisory responsibilities
- Valuable experience in management and team leadership

Your Skills & Experience:

To be considered for the role, it is important you can demonstrate the following:

- Previous experience supervising or leading workers in an orchard or farm workplace
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to monitor team productivity and maintain work standards
- Understanding of apple thinning practices and crop management requirements
- Ability to direct tractor operators and ensure safe machinery operation
- Strong awareness of workplace health and safety procedures
- Ability to identify potential equipment faults and safety risks during pre-start checks

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers, we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.

If you believe you're a great fit for the role, click 'Apply Now' and forward to us your most up-to-date resume, highlighting your relevant orchard experience, supervisory skills and team leadership experience.

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