Duties:
• Ensure that all land preparations are done as per established procedures.
• Train / monitor operators where required to ensure tasks are done as per standard procedures
• Prepare working programmes daily / weekly / monthly to facilitate implementation of respective tasks
• Assess quality of work and take corrective actions where applicable
• Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
• Ensure the upkeep of all tractors and implements
• Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Agronomist/ Maintenance Manager where required
• Operate various tractors and implements
• Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
• Operate pressurised irrigation systems
• Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
• Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
• Fumigate soil
• Manage, install drainage systems
• Monitor and manage nursery plants
• Operate spreading and seeding equipment
Qualification:
• AQF Bachelor of higher
• 3 -5 years of experience in related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications
Salary:
• $67,500 - $80,000 plus superannuation
• Ensure that all land preparations are done as per established procedures.
• Train / monitor operators where required to ensure tasks are done as per standard procedures
• Prepare working programmes daily / weekly / monthly to facilitate implementation of respective tasks
• Assess quality of work and take corrective actions where applicable
• Ensure that all material inputs are adequate for respective operations
• Ensure the upkeep of all tractors and implements
• Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Agronomist/ Maintenance Manager where required
• Operate various tractors and implements
• Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
• Operate pressurised irrigation systems
• Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
• Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
• Fumigate soil
• Manage, install drainage systems
• Monitor and manage nursery plants
• Operate spreading and seeding equipment
Qualification:
• AQF Bachelor of higher
• 3 -5 years of experience in related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications
Salary:
• $67,500 - $80,000 plus superannuation
