Farm supervisor

Work site environment

• Other miscellaneous animal farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Experimental

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hoeing crops
• Stone and/or wood picking
• Vegetable culling
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Develop work schedules and establish procedures
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Native plants

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Storage and silage system
• Tractor
• Vegetable or fruit harvester

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player