Horticultural supervisor, Walkamin QLD

About this job

Howe Farming Enterprises is looking for Horticultural Supervisors and Horticultural Specialists to lead day-to-day field and packing-shed operations on banana farms on the Atherton Tablelands.

What you will do:

• Plan and direct daily field and packhouse crew activity
• Supervise all stages of banana crop work: land prep, planting, desuckering, deleafing, bunch covering, trimming and propping
• Coordinate spraying programs (ChemCert-trained crews only)
• Install, monitor and maintain irrigation and fertigation systems
• Inspect blocks for pests, disease and nutritional issues, including Panama TR4 vigilance
• Supervise harvest, fruit handling and shed operations to protect quality
• Lead toolbox talks, PPE compliance and incident reporting
• Maintain production, spray, fertiliser and QA records

This is a hands-on supervisory role working alongside the crews under the Farm Manager.

Pay and conditions: $67,000 – $77,000 per annum plus super. Full-time permanent position. The company offers performance-based bonuses, on-the-job training, subsidised housing for remote sites, and access to employee wellbeing programs.

To apply, visit the Workforce Australia website.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.