Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• managing and supervising the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock
• managing and supervising the planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops, including wine grapes
• managing and supervising the cultivation and maintenance of natural and plantation forests
• managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock
• managing and supervising stock feeding and watering programs
• supervising and undertaking the operation and maintenance of farming equipment and machinery
• supervising the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment and machinery used in aquaculture, fisheries, forestry and vineyard settings
• supervising and managing the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including fencing, trellising and water supply systems
• ensuring fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications including legislated requirements
• managing offboarding of catches
• conducting forestry and fisheries-specific safety drills
• overseeing logging and haulage crews and directing activities for reafforestation
• organising and training workers
• supervising work routines and day to day production operations
• supervising, maintaining and operating data collection and analysis and production technology systems
• may undertake or supervise the application of pesticides and other chemicals