About us:
GO.FARM is an Australian-owned, high-conviction agricultural investor, developer and manager with a clear purpose: to transform Australian agriculture.
We identify underutilised and undercapitalised agricultural assets and reimagine them through land use change, investment in people, and adoption of climate-smart technologies. Our investment decisions and operations are underpinned by our Responsible Agriculture Framework, which guides our stewardship of natural capital, people and communities.
About the role:
We’re looking for an Assistant Grove Manager to join our team and help establish one of GO.FARM’s newest high-density olive developments. With the first trees planted in 2025 and development continuing through to 2028, this is a unique opportunity to be involved from the very beginning. Working alongside the Grove Manager, you’ll help shape the systems, culture and day-to-day operations of a modern olive enterprise while contributing to its long-term success.
If you enjoy building things from the ground up, leading people and continuously improving the way work gets done, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
- Support the planning and execution of orchard operations, including land preparation, irrigation, nutrition, pest and weed management.
- Coordinate and supervise daily activities of orchard employees and contractors.
- Monitor and maintain orchard infrastructure, machinery, irrigation systems, and equipment.
- Assist with budget management, reporting, and operational planning.
- Promote a safe, productive, and positive team culture.
- Work closely with the Orchard Manager to achieve production, quality, and financial targets.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.
- Represent GO.FARM professionally with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Other duties as required
About you:
You enjoy working with people, take pride in doing things well, and want to be part of something with real purpose.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or orchard operations.
- Previous experience leading or supervising people.
- A current driver’s licence.
- Chemical accreditation (or willingness to obtain it).
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and high standards.
- The ability to work collaboratively in a small, dynamic team environment.
Why work for GO.FARM:
We’re serious about building long-term careers in agriculture. You’ll benefit from:
- Real investment in your development, including 5% of your annual salary dedicated to learning
- Flexibility through enhanced leave options, salary sacrifice opportunities, and competitive incentives
- Access to growth programs focused on building long-term careers in agriculture
- Wellbeing programs that support your financial, physical, and mental health
In addition, this role is offering
- Base salary between $90,000 – $110,000 per annum
- Short Term Incentive (STI) of up to 10% of your salary
- Company provided house
- Company vehicle for business use
- Phone allowance
Ready to be part of something meaningful and help shape the future of Australian agriculture? Apply now and join us on the journey.
