Working @ Skybury
From time to time, we have positions available for general farm hands. The work mainly involves the picking and packing of papaya.
It is important that workers have their own transport and have a sound understanding of English (both verbal and written). Previous experience working on a farm is desirable.
Farm work is hard and physically demanding. You will be working in hot and humid conditions, with temperatures up to 35 degrees and 90% humidity.
All our farm workers need to be fit and in good physical condition to do this type of work. Bearing in mind farming can be a high risk operation, we undertake random drug and alcohol testing from time to time.
To register your interest, please email jobs@skybury.com.au and we will place you on a waiting list.
Current Opportunities
Farm Coordination Manager
An exciting opportunity for a Farm Coordination Manager at Paddys Green, North Queensland.
Tasks and duties include:
- Planning and coordinating the production of Skybury Farms’ crops (coffee and papaya), from co-ordinating land preparation, planting, weed and pest control, and harvest activities, taking into account prevailing environmental and market factors.
- Working with the General Manager, developing and co-ordinating annual planting schedules to maintain and growth papaya and coffee production.
- Working with the Planting Breeding supervisor, ensuring an adequate supply of plant material to maintain planting schedules.
- Co-ordinate and implement Skybury’s nutrition and irrigation programs.
- Developing and co-ordinating the implementation of Skybury’s pest and weed control program.
- Maintaining Skybury Farms’ crop production by co-ordinating the cultivation, de-leafing and pruning program to maintain production levels.
- Providing in field reporting on crop conditions and expected yields to Tropical Fruit Direct to inform marketing and distribution strategies.
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity in co-operation with owners, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
Required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a farm manager
- Bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification
- Proven record of achieving KPIs, succession planning and team development
- A proven background in managing complex farming operations
- Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
How to Apply
Submit a copy of your resume and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the position to jobs@skybury.com.au by 13 October 2020.
Agricultural Scientist
An exciting opportunity for a Agricultural Scientist at Paddys Green, North Queensland.
Tasks and duties include:
- Manage the development of new plant material to sustain Skybury’s collection of disease-free mother stock.
- Assistant the Research Manager in projects aimed at improving Red Papaya disease resistant, taste profile and growth characteristics.
- Support the research leader in the preparation and submission of grant applications to progress Skybury’s research priorities
- Liaise with partner research institutions to implement Skybury’s program of research.
- Prepare reports on research undertaken, particularly to support ongoing Research and Development Tax Credit activities.
- Support the Plant Breeding and Health Supervisor in the field trail evaluations of new papaya varieties.
- Support the Research Manager in undertaking specific research projects as identified by the General Manager in relation to tropical fruit crops, including avacado’s and passionfruit.
Required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a agricultural scientist
- Bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification
- Proven record of achieving KPIs, succession planning and team development
- A proven background in complex plant breeding operations
- Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
How to Apply
Submit a copy of your resume and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the position to jobs@skybury.com.au by 13 October 2020.