The benefits
Start: 23 November ****
$***** 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:
$***** 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 environment
Robust 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.
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📌 Apple Thinning Supervisor - Sidmouth, Tas (Launceston)
🏢 Agri Labour
📍 Launceston