Introduction:
About Us
Australian Food & fibre (AFF) is a business that combines significant knowledge and expertise to supply quality Australian cotton to the world, as well as cereals, pulses, oil seeds, almonds and livestock. As part of the AFF team, you will play a vital role in a large and successful agribusiness that spans production, processing, distribution and marketing.
Description:
About the Role
Australian Food & Fibre is seeking an Almond Operations Leading Hand to join our team at Kooba Station, located near Griffith, NSW. This full-time role supports the day-to-day orchard operations, helping to drive productivity, maintain orchard infrastructure and support seasonal programs across the orchard. Due to continued growth across almond operations, we are expanding our orchard team to support increasing production and operational requirements.
Working closely with the Orchard Manager, you will take a hands-on leadership role in coordinating daily activities, supporting irrigation and orchard maintenance and ensuring operations are carried out safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the implementation of orchard operational and maintenance programs.
Assisting with irrigation system operation, maintenance and monitoring.
Supervise staff and contractors to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Supporting orchard plant health, pest and disease management activities.
Assisting with pruning, spraying, harvesting and other seasonal orchard tasks.
Monitoring and reporting tree health, soil, water and growth issues.
Maintaining accurate maintenance and operational records.
Supporting the upkeep of machinery, equipment and orchard infrastructure.
Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with WHS and environmental procedures.
Skills and Experiences:
About You
You are a reliable and hands-on agricultural professional who enjoys working in a leadership role and contributing to a productive team environment. You’re organised, safety-focused and capable of coordinating daily operations across a busy orchard setting.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
Experience working in a large-scale orchard, irrigation or mixed-farming operations.
Knowledge of irrigation systems and orchard operations.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
The ability to supervise and motivate teams effectively.
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
A current Australian driver’s licence and forklift licence.
Beneficial experience includes:
ChemCert accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
An HR truck licence.
Experience with orchard equipment and basic mechanical maintenance.
If this role sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, click the ‘apply’ button below for the first step in a rewarding career with AFF.
