Farm Supervisor

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world #DAFcareers

As a Farm Supervisor, you’ll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. In this role, you will use your knowledge of smart farming technology to build trusted relationships and support the operations within the Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre. You will bring your experience in a supervisory role to manage the Farm Support Team and make CQSCC a leader in innovation.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #passionandpurpose #DAFlegacy

The opportunity

As a Farm Supervisor You Will

• Support the DAF Facility Manager to develop and implement operational and business plans related to research and development, compliance and resource management.
• Build trusted relationships with DAF researchers and technical staff and external researchers to capitalise on the use of Agtech equipment and resources.
• Make informed, data-driven decisions and ensure the integrity of research, development and extension projects and activities are respected to deliver positive outcomes for industry.
• Take opportunities for your own professional development and of the staff you supervise through performance capability planning and dedicated career development training programs.
  
  
  

Emerald Is Located a Three-hour Drive From Rockhampton And Is The Largest Town In The Central Queensland Highlands. You May Be Entitled To The Following

• Locality allowance
• Housing may be available
• 5 weeks recreation leave
• Relocation expenses
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For (qualifications, Registrations, Experience)

There are some qualifications and licences that we see as essential. You must possess a:

• Minimum of a Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agricultural or Animal Sciences or equivalent
• A current “C” class drivers licence
• HR Truck Licence (with ability to acquire an HC Licence)
  
  
  

This role requires the ability to work in varied weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

It also requires the ability to handle and operate both traditional and technologically advanced farming equipment.

More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our team.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DAF and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DAF
  
  
  

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape.

Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference QLD/593882/24

Closing Date: Frisday, 18 October 2024

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment