Assistant Farm Manager
Lucas Group ·www.lucasgroup.com.au
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Our client is a well-established and respected Australian horticultural business with a reputation for operational excellence and investment in their people. They're now looking for a hands-on Assistant Farm Manager to join their 220-hectare Cavendish banana operation at Innisfail.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be out in the operation, supporting the Farm Manager while building trust and credibility within an established, close-knit team.
What You'll Be Doing
About You
Most importantly, you'll be a natural leader who can integrate into an established team, easily establishing trust and collaboration.
Why Join Our Client?
The Package
Ready to bring your farming leadership to a business that values collaboration, trust and long-term growth? Apply now.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please call John Lowe on (08) 8201 9999. Reference number JL11483
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
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be out in the operation, supporting the Farm Manager while building trust and credibility within an established, close-knit team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting crop production, irrigation, fertiliser programs, and pest control (IPM & bio-friendly methods)
- Leading and mentoring Supervisors, Workers, and Pickers to hit targets
- Driving a strong safety culture, WHS compliance, risk management, incident reporting, and training
- Maintaining QA accreditation and quality control standards
- Supporting the General Manager with harvest forecasts, KPI reporting, and budget tracking
- Building a positive, high-performing team culture
About You
- 5+ years' supervisory experience in banana farming (essential)
- Forklift licence, Chemicals Certification, and First Aid Certificate
- A hands-on leadership, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
- A commercially focused, continuous-improvement mindset
Most importantly, you'll be a natural leader who can integrate into an established team, easily establishing trust and collaboration.
Why Join Our Client?
- Long-term career opportunity with a respected Australian agribusiness
- Structured Health & Wellbeing Plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement across the operation
The Package
- $110k – $125k salary (negotiable) + KPI-based bonus structure
- Car allowance, phone allowance & laptop
- Relocation assistance
- Strategic professional development support
- Access to discounted health insurance rates
Ready to bring your farming leadership to a business that values collaboration, trust and long-term growth? Apply now.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please call John Lowe on (08) 8201 9999. Reference number JL11483
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
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Who is hiring for the Assistant Farm Manager role?
Lucas Group is hiring for the Assistant Farm Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Assistant Farm Manager job located?
The Assistant Farm Manager role with Lucas Group is based in Innisfail, QLD, AU.
What does the Assistant Farm Manager role pay?
Lucas Group lists the Assistant Farm Manager role at AUD 100,000–125,000 per year.
Is the Assistant Farm Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Lucas Group.
What experience level is the Assistant Farm Manager role?
The Assistant Farm Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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