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Farm Supervisor
Research Infrastructure; Agri-Science Queensland; Agriculture; South Johnstone
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As a Farm Supervisor you will:
• Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation harvesting, weeding, chemical application, care and maintenance of horticultural crops.
• Manage the Farm Support Team and casual staff in accord with DAF policies and procedures
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | TO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/578464/24 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Terry George |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 4220 4102 Access the National Relay Service |
As our farm supervisor, you will be required to lead a team of operational staff at the South Johnstone Research Facility to support DAF, External and Commercial projects. The role involves knowledge and experience in leading the team and input into efficient and safe operational management of facilities and research projects in liaison with facility management, science groups and external clients.
You will know you are achieving success in the role when you:
• Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation, harvesting, weeding, chemical application, care and maintenance of horticultural crops.
• Establish, enhance and maintain relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from supervisor and/or Facility Manager to successfully complete tasks to support research projects.
• Provide Technical Officer Trial support advice and services to DAF and External Clients to support trials.
What you will bring:
There are some qualifications that we see as essential/desirable. You must possess:
• A Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences or equivalent.
• A current “C” class drivers' licence is a requirement of this role.
• Experience in farming and/or horticultural crop research
• Ag/Chem spray qualifications
• Forklift Licence
You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem-solving skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.
Why join the department?
The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.
Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/578464/24
Closing Date: Monday, 29 July 2024
Further information
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