The benefitsStart: 23 November ****$***** per hour + Leading hand allowanceDuration: Approx4-5 weeksOpportunity to lead and supervise a team during the apple thinning seasonOpportunity to develop leadership and team management skillsConsistent hours during the apple thinning season, weather dependentJob descriptionThe RoleWe are seeking an experienced and reliable Apple Thinning Supervisor to join the team at an orchard in Sidmouth, Tasmania.
This position would suit someone with previous orchard or farm supervisory experience who can confidently lead a team and maintain high standards of safety, productivity and crop quality.What You'll Do:In this role, you will oversee day-to-day apple thinning operations, focusing on team supervision, safe tractor operation, crop quality and productivity to ensure thinning activities meet orchard requirements.Your day-to-day duties will include:Supervising and directing workers during apple thinning activitiesGuiding workers on correct thinning techniques to achieve the required crop load on apple treesDirecting tractor drivers to maintain the correct speed and operate machinery safelyEnsuring tractors and trailers are inspected before use and are safe and fit for purposeCompleting and monitoring pre-start checks to identify potential equipment or safety issuesMonitoring team productivity and ensuring workers maintain expected work standardsPromoting protected work practices and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety proceduresIdentifying and reporting operational issues that could cause delays or equipment damageEnsuring tractors, trailers and equipment are maintained appropriately throughout operationsBenefits:$***** per hour + applicable leading hand allowanceApproximately 38 hours per week during apple thinningPotential to continue working through the cherry harvest seasonOpportunity to take on additional supervisory responsibilitiesValuable experience in management and team leadershipYour 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 environmentStrong leadership and team management skillsAbility to monitor team productivity and maintain work standardsUnderstanding of apple thinning practices and crop management requirementsAbility to direct tractor operators and ensure safe machinery operationStrong awareness of workplace health and safety proceduresAbility to identify potential equipment faults and safety risks during pre-start checksChoose Agri Labour AustraliaAgri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory.
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📌 Apple Thinning Supervisor - Sidmouth, Tas (Launceston)
🏢 Agri Labour
📍 Launceston