Aroona Farms' is seeking a Field Officer to join our team in our Simarloo, South Australia location. This role is essential in supporting farm operations and achieving high-quality almond yields while adhering to health and safety standards.
About the Company
Aroona Farms is a combination of two almond orchards, with the Margooya Orchard located in the Victorian Sunraysia region near Robinvale, and Simarloo located in South Australia’s Riverland near Renmark. Together our almonds orchards span over two thousand seven hundred hectares with over 900,000 trees and currently produce over 9 thousand tonnes of almonds per year.
Aroona Farms is part of the AustOn Groups of companies. AustOn provides oversight of each farm business plan and brings cross-portfolio initiatives and sharing of best practice. Each farm business has day-to-day responsibility for management of the farms and implementation of the business plan.
About you
We’re seeking a results-driven Field Officer with:
- Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field
- A passion for safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship
- The ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating machinery specific to almond orchard maintenance, including both horticultural and earthmoving equipment.
- Assisting with almond orchard spraying activities,
ensuring pest and disease management in line with farm protocols.
- Supporting the almond harvest process, including collection and handling of almonds, as well as assisting with pruning to maintain tree health and optimal yield.
- Carrying out general tree care tasks such as thinning, trimming, and managing growth to ensure the productivity and health of almond trees.
- Performing any additional tasks necessary to maintain the farm’s appearance, such as managing ground cover, weed control, and ensuring the orchard is well-maintained.
- Complying with workplace health and safety policies and programs, with a focus on safe operations around equipment and chemical use specific to almond farming.
What We’re Looking For:
- Robust work ethic and proactive attitude
- Experience in farm operations or horticulture
- Ability to operate machinery and handle physical tasks
- Commitment to safety and attention to detail
- Team play with a passion for agriculture
- A current driver's licence
- Chemical handling certificate
- First aid certificate
Desirable (but not essential) qualifications:
- Forklift licence
- Qualifications in Agriculture or Horticulture
What we offer:
- The opportunity to develop and enhance your skills
- A great workplace culture
- Paid birthday leave to celebrate your special day
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
📌 Field Officer (Renmark)
🏢 Aroona Farms
📍 Renmark
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