Avocado Farm Manager - Riverland

Avocado Farm Manager - Riverland, South Australia

Join Costa's Innovative Team in Avocado Farming!

Are you ready to make your mark in the agricultural industry? Costa, Australia's leading grower and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Avocado Farm Manager to join our team in Riverland, South Australia. Following our successful high-density substrate avocado trials, we are expanding our operations and need a passionate professional to drive our innovative avocado farming techniques to new heights.

What We Offer:

A permanent, full-time position with a competitive base salary, company vehicle + superannuation in Regional South Australia. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

• Leadership Development: We offer opportunities for continuous learning, development, and advancement in your Horticultural career. 
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and prioritize work-life balance, providing you with the support you need to balance your personal and professional life.
• Resources: A full IT kit is provided, ensuring you have the tools necessary for success.

What you’ll do:

The Avocado Farm Manager will lead the farming activities on Costa’s avocado plantings within the Riverland Region, including both conventional and substrate (hydroponic) production. Your primary goal will be to produce the highest possible yield and quality of fruit. This hands-on role involves overseeing farm operations and continuous improvement of agronomic practices. This is a senior management role overseeing large-scale, modern properties within a corporate environment.

What you’ll bring to the role:  

• Five plus years in managing avocado farms or other permanent tree crops. Experience in agronomy and substrate/hydroponic horticulture is preferred.
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture or related discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, leadership, and communication skills and a commitment to safety and quality

Ready to shape the future of avocado farming with us? Apply now to join Costa's innovative team and make a significant impact on our avocado operations!

For more information, please contact Kaylee Carlson, HR Manager - Riverland on kaylee.carlson@costagroup.com.au - Note: Applications or resumes sent directly to this email will not be considered for shortlisting.

About Costa

Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.  We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites and invest in ongoing research and development. 

Costa’s is a leading avocado grower and marketer within Australia. We have farms located in Childers and the Atherton region, Queensland; Mid North Coast, New South Wales; and the Riverland, South Australia. We grow our own avocados on over 700 hectares and source from other quality growers from more than 45 Australian farms. Costa grows and markets Hass, Shepard, and Maluma avocados along with other unique varieties.

Costa is the only company that grows, sources, ripens, and sells avocados in one national supply chain, giving us far greater control over the quality of fruit supplied. Our avocados are grown year-round and are sold under the Lovacado Brand.

Costa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.