EMPLOYMENT

Your Employer Our client is a highly regarded, vertically integrated horticultural business headquartered in Forth, Tasmania. Operating since 1981, they are one of Australia's leading family-owned fresh produce companies, producing over 50,000 tonnes annually of premium vegetables including carrots, onions, broccoli, brassicas, and more. With a strong focus on sustainable farming, quality assurance, and operational innovation, they manage owned, leased, and contract farms within a 50km radius of Forth. Supported by a modern site and collaborative culture, the business offers stability, growth, and a stunning lifestyle near Devonport and Cradle Mountain. The Role As the Farm Operations Manager, you will coordinate and manage all farm employees across key activities including groundwork, crop establishment, spraying, fertilising, irrigation and soil maintenance. Reporting to the Chief Agricultural Officer, your main responsibilities include: Lead and support up to 30 on-farm staff including seasonal workers Allocate machinery and schedule key activities: groundwork, spraying, irrigation, harvest Monitor compliance with WHS, food safety, and environmental standards Maintain strong communication with Agronomists, Field Officers, and site leaders Oversee equipment maintenance, farm hygiene, and operational data accuracy Manage training, performance, and professional development of staff For a full list of responsibilities, a detailed Job Description can be provided upon request. About You Our ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, strong communication, and a collaborative management style. Whilst experience in row-cropping is advantageous, those with other horticultural expertise are strongly urged to apply. Other key criteria include: Demonstrated experience managing large-scale farm operations Technical skills in soils, irrigation, spraying, and machinery operations Excellent planning, scheduling, and adaptability in changing conditions Commitment to WHS, compliance, and quality assurance Desirable: Chemcert, financial acumen, and/or tertiary Ag qualifications The Benefits: In addition to joining a leading Australian-owned fresh produce supplier, this role offers a unique opportunity to live a picturesque rural community, just minutes from the coast. Other benefits include: On-farm accommodation (pet-friendly, matched to your needs) Private-use dual-cab Hilux Annual bonus structure Relocation assistance provided Professional development program Choose Agri Talent Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector.