Assistant Farm Manager Sellers

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Introduction:
About Premier Fresh Australia
Premier Fresh Australia is one of the nation’s leading fresh produce supply chain companies, delivering high-quality fruit and vegetables to customers both locally and internationally. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation and collaboration, we’re proud to offer a workplace that values and supports its people.

You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you’re a good fit and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.

Description:
You will be responsible for supporting the operational performance of the farm within agreed production, quality, safety, and budget targets. This includes supervising staff and labour resources, monitoring crop performance, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance across WHS and quality systems.

You will directly oversee Farm Hands, Shed Hands, and Supervisors while working closely with Growers, Agronomists, HR, and external labour suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily farm and shed operations to meet production, quality, and safety targets

Supervise, train, motivate, and performance-manage farming teams

Coordinate labour requirements with HR and labour hire providers

Conduct daily toolbox meetings and staff inductions

Monitor crop health, irrigation, fertiliser application, and pest control (IPM)

Apply fertilisers and assist with maintenance of irrigation systems

Maintain strong focus on WHS through audits, incident reporting, and compliance

Oversee machinery pre-start checks, cleaning, and maintenance schedules

Assist with harvest forecasting, production reporting, and KPI tracking

Ensure QA accreditations, hygiene programs, and quality standards are maintained

Control site security, inventory records, and stocktakes

Drive continuous improvement across farming practices and efficiency

Skills and Experiences:
Minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in banana farming

Strong understanding of crop management, irrigation, fertiliser, and pest control

Basic computer skills (Email, Word, Excel)

Sound communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Forklift Licence

Vehicle and Current Driver’s Licence