This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Director to carry out and coordinate day-to-day farm activities during the establishment phase.
Why Join?
- Play a practical role in establishing a new lavender estate
- Live and work in the heart of the Barossa Valley
- Long-term career opportunities as the business grows
- Negotiable salary package, including relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day farm operations and production activities
- Manage irrigation, plant health and crop care
- Coordinate seasonal staff and contractors
- Operate and maintain farm and agricultural machinery
- Monitor weeds, pests and diseases
- Support crop establishment and harvest activities
- Maintain basic farm records and contribute to improving day-to-day farm practices
About You
We’re looking for someone with experience in commercial lavender production, horticulture, floriculture or a similar production environment.
You’ll have:
- Experience supervising farm or horticultural operations
- Practical knowledge of irrigation and plant health
- Experience with pruning, weed, pest and disease management
- Confidence operating agricultural or horticultural machinery
- Experience supervising contractors, seasonal workers, or farm teams
- Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach
Relevant horticultural qualifications or equivalent hands-on experience with lavender will be highly regarded.
Apply now! For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Geoff Lucas on (08) 8201 9999. Reference number GL11538
Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia, sponsorship is not available for this role.
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au
