Position Details
Orchard Manager - Almond's
Full time Hillston, NSWGrow Your Career with a Leading Australian Agribusiness
Are you an experienced Orchard Manager seeking full-time employment in the region of Hillston NSW?
Customised Farm Management (CFM) is an independent agricultural asset management company managing large-scale agricultural assets across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory & Vanuatu. With a diverse portfolio spanning irrigated summer crops, winter dryland cereals, livestock, and permanent crop developments (Citrus, Kiwifruit, Almonds & Pistachios), they are at the forefront of innovation in Australian agriculture.
Why You'll Love This Role
- A hands-on management role that rewards consistency, care, and foresight.
- Join a supportive, experienced leadership team.
- Work with a premium product in a niche market.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Orchard Manager at Merrowie Almonds, situated 18kms from Hillston. As Manager you will overseer 700Ha of Almonds developed between 2021 and 2025. Reporting to the Farm Manager, the position would suit a person with 3+ years management experience in almonds or other horticultural related orchards. This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to contribute to a business that values initiative, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full oversight and responsibility for the coordination, implementation and continuous improvement of all orchard operations and labour.
- Provide day to day leadership on issues relating to the program of works, including delegation of tasks, development and performance management of employees.
- Co-ordinate day to day management of the orchard to ensure operational timelines are met.
- Co-ordinate all Orchard operations and maintenance of machinery and infrastructure in line with allocated budget.
- Co-ordinate & oversee orchard contractors and suppliers as required.
- Maintain annual orchard budget & production targets.
- Maintain high level of orchard & property hygiene while understanding and implementing WH&S procedures and protocols.
- Maintain regular and scheduled reporting of crop, machinery and infrastructure to the Farm Manager.
- Maintain proper and accurate records of all sprays, fertilizers, nutrients and other chemicals applied to the orchard.
- Understanding key benchmarking targets and passion to strive to improve all aspects of the orchard operation.
What We Offer
- Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Company vehicle.
- Comfortable family home.
- Long-term job security with a stable, expanding employer.
Your Future Starts Here
Customised Farm Management invests in its people, promotes from within, and supports ongoing professional development and training.
For your opportunity to be part of a truly diverse, supportive organisation that believes its people provide the platform to its success, click the Apply Now button to submit your resume or contact careers@atonehr.com.au
