Farm Coordinator -FNQ

We’re seeking a proactive Farm Coordinator to join our FNQ operations. This is a full-time position, and as the Farm Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for assisting the Operations Manager to manage all operational activities

What We Offer

A full-time opportunity with a competitive base salary + superannuation and a work vehicle for business use. 

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Operations Manager in managing all operational activities, including service and repair of farm machinery.
• Supervise and direct small teams to complete key activities such as weeding, spraying, slashing, tunnel & netting operations, picking, planting, and pruning.
• Track productivity and labour, ensuring daily/weekly/project targets are met.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure adherence.
• Communicate with other departments regarding maintenance needs.
• Evaluate staff performance and employ performance management strategies.
• Uphold workplace health and safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Lead by example and foster a culture of support and high performance.

About You

Experience:

• Welding skills.
• Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving ability.
• Irrigation repairs and maintenance
• Basic experience with irrigation hydraulics systems
• Netafim experience (desired)
• Managing small budgets (desired)
• Small project management (desired)
  
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in people and performance management of staff.
• Ability to work semi-autonomously, managing groups of people.
• Experience supervising teams and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Qualifications:

• First Aid
• Drivers License
• Fitter and Turner or similar trade experience (desired)
• Forklift License (desired)
• Chem Cert (desired)

Values Centric: Showcase values-based behaviour in your approach to safety, emphasizing integrity, collaboration, and commitment. Learn more about Costa Values here: https://costagroup.com.au/about-us/values/

Ready to shape the future of farming with us? Please submit your CV for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link.  We deal with a high volume of applications and your patience is appreciated. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

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. 

All the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.

The Costa Berry Category is at the forefront of genetic growing and innovation.  We export to some of the most demanding markets in the world, so food safety is paramount.  In all that we grow, we are committed to sustainable production and growing.

People are at the heart of the Costa business and across our regions we are a major employer with more than 6,000 workers during our peak seasons.

Interested in learning more about Costa? Visit our website to find out more www.costagroup.com.au