About This Work Opportunity
Premier Fresh Australia is a leading fresh produce supply chain company operating across the agricultural and fresh produce industry. The company supplies high-quality fruit and vegetables to customers in Australia and international markets, with a focus on operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, quality, and workplace safety.
Premier Fresh Australia is seeking an experienced Farm Supervisor to support the operational performance of its farm operation in Daradgee, Queensland. This is a full-time, permanent position suited to an experienced agricultural professional with a strong background in banana farming and team supervision.
The successful candidate will play an important role in managing daily farm and shed activities, supervising employees and labour resources, monitoring crop performance, maintaining quality and safety standards, and helping the farm achieve agreed production and budget targets.
Position Summary
The Farm Supervisor will be responsible for supporting the overall operational performance of the farm while ensuring production, quality, safety, and efficiency targets are achieved.
The role involves direct supervision of Farm Hands, Shed Hands, and Supervisors. The successful candidate will also work closely with Growers, Agronomists, Human Resources teams, and external labour suppliers to coordinate workforce requirements and maintain smooth farm operations.
This position requires practical agricultural knowledge, leadership ability, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy farming environment.
Daily Tasks and Duties
- Lead daily farm and shed operations to achieve production, quality, and safety targets.
- Supervise Farm Hands, Shed Hands, Supervisors, and other farming personnel.
- Train, motivate, and provide guidance to farming teams.
- Monitor employee performance and address performance issues when required.
- Coordinate labour requirements with HR and external labour hire providers.
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings and staff inductions.
- Monitor crop health and identify potential production issues.
- Oversee irrigation activities and help ensure crops receive appropriate water.
- Monitor fertiliser application and assist with related farm activities.
- Support integrated pest management (IPM) and pest-control activities.
- Assist with the maintenance and operation of irrigation systems.
- Maintain a strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety (WHS).
- Conduct safety audits and assist with incident reporting and compliance.
- Oversee machinery pre-start checks, cleaning, and maintenance schedules.
- Assist with harvest forecasting and production planning.
- Maintain production reports and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure quality assurance requirements and hygiene programs are followed.
- Help maintain relevant quality standards and accreditation requirements.
- Monitor site security and maintain appropriate inventory records.
- Assist with stocktakes and ensure accurate stock information is maintained.
- Identify opportunities to improve farming practices and operational efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with growers, agronomists, HR, and other operational stakeholders.
Skills, Education and Experience
The ideal candidate will have substantial practical experience in banana farming together with demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in banana farming.
- Strong understanding of banana crop management.
- Practical knowledge of irrigation systems and irrigation management.
- Understanding of fertiliser application and crop nutrition.
- Knowledge of pest management and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
- Experience supervising and coordinating agricultural workers.
- Ability to train, motivate, and manage farming teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Forklift Licence.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Access to a suitable vehicle.
Physical Requirements
This is a practical agricultural leadership position that requires regular interaction with farm operations, employees, machinery, crops, irrigation systems, and production areas.
The successful candidate should be comfortable working in an outdoor farm environment and moving between different operational areas throughout the working day. The role may involve inspecting crops, monitoring farming activities, conducting safety checks, supervising workers, and assisting with practical farm operations when required.
Candidates should be prepared to work in varying outdoor conditions and maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and operational procedures.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, permanent position based at the farm operation in Daradgee, Queensland.
The position requires flexibility to manage daily agricultural operations, workforce requirements, crop conditions, production priorities, and operational deadlines. Working hours may vary according to farm requirements and seasonal activities.
Pay and Career Growth
The original job listing does not provide a specific salary or hourly pay rate for this position. Applicants should confirm the applicable remuneration package and employment conditions directly with Premier Fresh Australia during the recruitment process.
This position provides an opportunity for an experienced agricultural professional to further develop leadership and farm-management skills while gaining broader experience in crop production, workforce coordination, safety compliance, quality assurance, and operational improvement.
Workplace and Location Details
The position is based in Daradgee, Queensland, Australia, within a commercial agricultural environment focused on fresh produce production.
The successful candidate will work closely with farm employees, growers, agronomists, HR personnel, labour providers, and other operational stakeholders. The role requires strong teamwork and communication to ensure daily farm activities are completed efficiently and safely.
Workplace Health and Safety
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) is an important responsibility within this role. The Farm Supervisor will help maintain safe working practices across farm and shed operations.
- Conduct and participate in toolbox meetings.
- Support employee inductions and safety training.
- Assist with WHS audits and compliance activities.
- Report workplace incidents appropriately.
- Monitor safe working practices across farm operations.
- Ensure machinery pre-start checks are completed.
- Promote a strong safety culture among farming teams.
Crop Management Responsibilities
A major part of the role involves monitoring banana crop performance and supporting effective crop management practices.
The Farm Supervisor will monitor crop health, irrigation, fertiliser application, pest control, and other farming activities. Working with growers and agronomists, the successful candidate will help identify issues and support appropriate actions to maintain crop quality and productivity.
Team Leadership and Labour Management
The Farm Supervisor will have direct responsibility for supervising farm-based employees and helping ensure labour resources are effectively coordinated.
This includes training new employees, conducting inductions, motivating team members, monitoring performance, communicating daily priorities, and working with HR and external labour providers to meet workforce requirements.
Strong leadership and communication skills are important because the position involves working with employees from different operational areas and ensuring everyone understands daily tasks, safety expectations, and production priorities.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
The successful candidate will help maintain quality assurance requirements, hygiene programs, and relevant quality standards across farm operations.
This includes supporting compliance with workplace procedures, maintaining accurate records, monitoring hygiene requirements, and ensuring farm activities meet established quality and operational standards.
Machinery and Equipment
The Farm Supervisor will oversee machinery-related procedures, including pre-start inspections, cleaning, and maintenance schedules. Any operational or maintenance concerns should be identified and communicated appropriately to help prevent unnecessary downtime and maintain safe working conditions.
A current Driver’s Licence, suitable vehicle, and Forklift Licence are required for the position.
Who This Job Is Best For
This opportunity is best suited to an experienced agricultural professional who has strong knowledge of banana farming and enjoys leading teams in a practical production environment.
The role may be particularly suitable for candidates who:
- Have 3–5 years or more of banana farming supervisory experience.
- Have experience managing agricultural teams.
- Understand commercial crop production.
- Have practical knowledge of irrigation and crop nutrition.
- Understand pest management and IPM practices.
- Are confident supervising employees and coordinating labour.
- Can work independently and make practical decisions.
- Have strong organisational and communication skills.
- Are comfortable working outdoors in a farm environment.
- Hold the required Forklift Licence and Australian Driver’s Licence.
Helpful Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly highlight their previous banana farming and supervisory experience when preparing their application. Include examples of team leadership, crop management, irrigation, fertiliser application, pest control, safety compliance, and farm operations wherever relevant.
It is also useful to mention experience with staff training, toolbox meetings, labour coordination, production reporting, quality assurance, machinery maintenance, and KPI tracking.
Make sure your application clearly identifies your current Driver’s Licence, vehicle availability, Forklift Licence, and computer skills, particularly experience with email, Word, and Excel.
Application and Recruitment Process
Interested candidates should submit their application through the employer’s recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to provide accurate information about their farming experience, supervisory background, qualifications, licences, and practical skills.
Because this is an experienced supervisory position, candidates should ensure their application demonstrates their ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, maintain safety and quality standards, and support efficient agricultural production.
Important Job Information
- Position: Farm Supervisor
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Location: Daradgee, QLD, Australia
- Industry: Agriculture / Fresh Produce
- Specialisation: Banana Farming
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years supervisory experience in banana farming
- Forklift Licence: Required
- Driver’s Licence: Current Australian Driver’s Licence required
- Vehicle: Required
- Computer Skills: Email, Word, Excel
- Salary: Not Specified
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