CMV Farms Robinvale, 3067 Murray Valley Hwy, Bannerton, Victoria, Australia Req #441
Monday, 14 October 2024
About the Company
CMV Farms is a company with diverse horticultural holdings in Victoria and South Australia. CMV Farms is the agricultural division of the CMV Group, a privately-owned business employing more than 2,000 employees across Victoria and South Australia. At CMV, we believe our people are our most important assets.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced farm hand looking to expand their farming career! CMV Farms is developing a 280-hectare pistachio orchard alongside our existing 220-hectare orchard, 15km from Robinvale, Victoria.
We are looking for an Orchard Supervisor to join our growing team. Your focus will encompass all tasks associated with developing the new pistachio orchard, undertaking general operations in the mature orchard, and assisting in the rootstock nursery. You will operate machinery, undertake irrigation work, and perform other manual tasks as requested. Young tree work is hands-on, and you must be able to spend appropriate periods in the field while effectively supervising a small team of contract workers. You will provide hands-on training for specific tasks in the field and ensure these tasks are carried out effectively and to budget. You will report directly to the Operations Manager.
The successful candidate will have: Excellent attention to detailStrong work health and safety principlesA certificate or equivalent in Horticulture or at least 3 years of horticultural experienceExperience in supervising workers in specific farm operationsAbility to work under pressure and outside of normal hours, including night work as requiredExperience in orchard spray programs and crop harvestingHorticultural and mechanical aptitudeStrong verbal and written English skillsBasic competency with technology and computersA current driver's licence and chemical users' licence at a minimumA punctual, reliable and adaptable natureThe ability to exercise independent judgment, as well as be part of a cohesive team, contributing to a harmonious and respectful workplaceIt is important to us that our full-time employees are knowledgeable about the full growing cycle and seasonal requirements of a pistachio orchard. The job encompasses each facet of the growing season and will be extremely rewarding for the successful candidate.
CMV Farms is a committed equal opportunity employer offering excellent working conditions, including:
Modern machinerySafe working environment with a strong safety ethosCompetitive pay ratesOnsite training and continuous development programsIf you have the necessary skills and experience and want to become an important part of our successful team, please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.
Please note: By clicking Apply now, you will be directed to the company's career site to create an account or sign in and finalize your application. Thank you for completing this short process. Job family: Individual Contributor (Agri/JV)CMV Farms Robinvale, 3067 Murray Valley Hwy, Bannerton, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr