Leading Hand
Ready to take the next step in your horticulture career? Join us to lead our sweet potato operation in the Gascoyne.
The Opportunity
We have a full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand – Sweet Potatoes to join our irrigated Horticulture enterprise based at Brickhouse Station, 16km from Carnarvon, Western Australia.
Nestled on the Gascoyne River, Brickhouse Station’s fertile soils and favourable climate make it ideal to grow sweet potatoes, mangoes and agave. The property is comprised of 22 hectares of sweet potatoes, 2 hectares of Agave and grows 15 hectares (3,500 trees) of mangoes
This role is both technical and hands-on and works closely with the Business Unit Manager – Horticulture and would suit someone who is enthusiastic for supporting the day-to-day performance of the sweet potato enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Crop monitoring, soil and plant sampling, and evidence-based production improvement across the sweet potato program
- Pest, disease and biosecurity risk monitoring and management, including implementation of HACCP and Freshcare protocols
- Harvest forecasting, crop rotation scheduling and coordination with the Business Unit Manager on labour planning and production targets
- Supervision and coordination of production staff during planting, growing and harvest periods
- Quality assurance across harvesting, grading and post-harvest handling, supporting audit readiness and compliance documentation
- Supporting workplace health and safety standards, including training and safe equipment operation on the production floor
- Building strong working relationships with industry bodies, representatives, other growers and their companies (both locally and in the Eastern States) and suppliers
About You
- At least 2 years of experience in horticulture production with sweet potato experience a strong favourable
- Bachelor degree of Agriculture Science or Diploma of Horticulture highly regarded
- Ability to lead team through day-to-day operations and liaise with staff and contractors
- Sound knowledge of horticultural pests, weeds and chemical application processes
- Strong communication both verbal and written and ability to work well with team members where English may not be their first language
- Experience and knowledge of irrigation systems including drip, sprinklers and pivots
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Implementation and lead by example on workplace health and safety, environmental expectations, farm compliance and record keeping
- High attention to detail, particularly regarding quality assurance compliance and reporting
- Willingness to work variable hours during peak production/seasonal periods
- Hold a current driver’s licence
What’s In It For You?
Our business endeavours to provide a safe, encouraging and family-oriented work environment to all staff, to ensure you have the necessary support to achieve your best results.
Located on the banks of the Gascoyne River, Harvest Road Horticulture offers a picturesque setting, with the mature mango trees forming a beautiful background for the location. We also offer:
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Friendly and welcoming environment.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.
- Experience the unique blend of coastal waters and outback Station country, both within a short drive.
- Enjoy the fresh local fruit and vegetable produce the Gascoyne Region has to offer.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Staff discounts and other employee benefits.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the Harvest Road careers portal.
