???? Piñata Farms Tasmania — Hiring QC & Field Supervisors (2025-26 Harvest Season)

Hi everyone ????
We’re Piñata Farms Tasmania, one of the leading berry producers in southern Tasmania (Orielton area, ~20 minutes from Hobart).

As we prepare for the upcoming strawberry & raspberry harvest season (November 2025 – May 2026), we’re now recruiting reliable and proactive people for Quality Control (QC) and Field Supervisor (SV) positions.

These are key leadership roles in our field operation — ideal for people who are confident communicating in English, enjoy teamwork, and can take responsibility for others in a fast-moving harvest environment.


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???? QUALITY CONTROL (QC)
You’ll be responsible for:
• Checking and maintaining fruit quality (colour, size, ripeness, defects)
• Training and guiding pickers on proper harvest techniques
• Communicating between pickers and supervisors to ensure consistency
• Recording daily attendance via scanner or paper sheet

You’ll typically manage: a small group of around 10 workers

Preferred Skills / Experience:
• Intermediate English (daily communication level)
• Experience in fruit picking or QC/inspection roles
• Leadership or training experience — such as teaching, coaching, or mentoring others
• Attention to detail and a calm, reliable attitude


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???? FIELD SUPERVISOR (SV)
You’ll be responsible for:
• Managing 50+ pickers across multiple tunnels or blocks
• Monitoring quality, productivity, and attendance
• Overseeing scanner use and daily reporting
• Coordinating with the farm office and QC teams for smooth operation

Preferred Skills / Experience:
• Upper-intermediate English (able to communicate with management and workers)
• Prior experience supervising teams or coordinating production work
• Comfortable making quick decisions in the field
• Organised, confident, and able to lead by example


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???? PAY & WORK CONDITIONS
• Hourly pay: from $30.35/hr (Horticulture Award Casual Level 1) — higher depending on experience and responsibility
• Work schedule: average 35–50 hours per week during the harvest season
• Payslips: issued weekly
• Work type: direct employment (no contractors)


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???? PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
• Able to communicate clearly and work cooperatively in a multicultural environment
• Basic smartphone or scanner operation skills
• Driver’s licence or own car is an advantage (not required)


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???? HOW TO APPLY
Send us a short message with:
• Full name
• Nationality
• Work experience
• Car ownership (yes/no)
• Accommodation need (yes/no)
• Available start date

➡ Facebook Page: Piñata Farms Tasmania
➡ Message Us: m.me/PinataTasmania


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???? Why Join Us
At Piñata Farms Tasmania, QCs and Supervisors play an essential role in keeping the harvest team organised, efficient, and positive.

You’ll be part of an international, professional environment — where communication, consistency, and responsibility are valued as much as speed.

Join us and lead the 2025-26 season with pride ????