About us At Harvest Moon we grow crops like no other. Remaining one of the few privately-owned fresh produce companies in Australia, we operate in the states of TAS, VIC, NSW & QLD. With a commitment to supplying quality, fresh, & timely produce to our customers, our people work hard to ensure the very best produce hits your plate.
Our Forth location sits in the picturesque Forth Valley on Tasmania's Northwest coast and is home to our head office, farm, and main production facility.
About the role As our Field Officer, you will be our primary representative in the field. You will be part of the Field and Grower Services (FGS) business area working closely with a passionate and dedicated team to provide time critical works and regular communications to our growers. Key to this role is supporting our growers and ensuring our crop supply programs are scheduled and executed on time, and in accordance with budget, quality, yield & revenue targets for Harvest Moon.
Key activities you will be responsible for include the ground selection & preparation, supervising crop establishment, crop checks, data collection & coordinating labour, contractors and logistical requirements to ensure key milestones are achieved for our crop programs.
About you You will be a lover of working outdoors, and a wizard with time management to ensure time critical things get done. Ideally your working background, knowledge and skills will highlight your:
Proven experience and competency to manage in-field operations for crop planting, growing and harvest programs.A background in vegetable production with a sound understanding of soils, groundwork, and fresh produce.Understanding of basic agronomy to manage pests, weeds, diseases, produce nutrition, integrated pest management and soil health practices.Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.Exceptional time management and organisational skills with an ability to manage various tasks/ projects at one time.Proficiency in the use of the MS Office Suite – particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.What we offer Competitive salary.Opportunities for ongoing training and skill development.A collaborative & friendly team environment.Fortnightly discounted veggie packs. How to apply To apply for this position, please send a brief cover letter (one page) and your resume to our hiring team.
Thank you for your interest in Harvest Moon!