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Our Client, H.D Chapman, R.T Chapman, S.M Chapman, S.K Chapman & D.J Walker, is seeking an experienced Horticultural Supervisor to oversee and coordinate daily horticultural operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising staff, managing planting and maintenance schedules, ensuring the highest standards of crop and garden care, and implementing efficient horticultural practices. This role requires strong leadership skills, hands-on technical knowledge, and a passion for achieving excellence in sustainable horticulture.

Job Responsibility:
• Oversee and supervise farm operations

Duties:
• Organize and supervise work for employees.
• Determine a work schedule for each employee in their respective function.
• Executes the assignment of duties such as the planting, cultivation, water management, and harvesting of crop to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Train personnel on how to perform the work required, how to operate applicable equipment, in addition to other duties as required by the company.
• Trains workers in planting, harvesting, pest control, insect and disease identification, and in the use of safety measures.
• Efficiently communicate to farm manager on a daily basis.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment efficiency and its operation.
• Ensures all farm equipment is working safely & properly and if not, report it immediately to the shop.
• Observes workers to spot inefficient and unsafe work procedures, and initiates corrective action if necessary.
• Writes disciplinary warnings for non-performing employees as necessary.
• Responsible for daily tracking of rainfall data, staff gauge readings, and temperatures and report it back to management.
• Maintain employees informed of rules & regulations and enforce them.

Qualification:
• AQF Certificate IV or Higher
• 1-3 years of experience in related field

Salary:
• $75,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation