AddressEmbrace a new-age approach to farming with our client, a research-driven, purpose-led company boasting over a decade of operation and in excess of $900m in assets under management. This innovative force in agriculture is dedicated to generating positive economic, social, and environmental outcomes. With a focus on transforming communities and Australian agriculture, they also deliver robust yields for stakeholders.
Your Role:
As the Farm / Cropping Manager, you will play a pivotal role in efficiently managing a portion of our client's 7,000ha development in northern Victoria. Focusing on managing the annual cropping activities of a 3,500ha cropping aggregation, consisting of both winter crops (wheat, barley, canola) and summer crops (corn), 400ha of which is irrigated including aspects of irrigation. Lead a seasoned team of 7, managing contracted winter seeding, harvesting, and windrowing.
Responsibilities:
- Lead farm staff, operations, planning, and procurement, contributing to the execution of annual cropping operations.
- Monitor and maintain on-farm resources and assets, including irrigation infrastructure, machinery, and shedding.
- Coach and lead staff on budgets, fostering their learning and development.
- Champion a safety culture across all farming operations, ensuring compliance with OHS requirements.
- Establish efficient communication channels with the General Manager, Orchard Manager, and Asset Manager.
This position evolves with the project, requiring expertise in team growth, planning, leadership, safety, and stakeholder engagement. Our ideal candidate will come with a strong track record in commercial broadacre farming operations and management, with proven skills in managing large cropping properties.
Criteria:
- Minimum 4 years' experience in farm operations and management.
- Proven experience in crop planning and a proactive approach to modern farming techniques.
- Knowledge of best practices for cropping (dry land & irrigated).
- Ability to instruct and guide staff on the use of new technology or procedures for improved efficiency.
- Financial acumen: budgets, reporting, forecasting, and procurement.
- Workforce planning and staff recruitment.
- Highly organised and flexible.
- Tertiary qualification(s) in agriculture or equivalent (preferred).
The next 5 + years will provide an exciting opportunity for you to play a key role in aiding the transformation of this property through the development phases. Benefits include -
- Highly attractive salary package
- Newly renovated house
- Genuine professional & personal growth – annual budget for training and further education
- Support from a highly experienced management
- Work with and mentor an established farming operations team
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. We combine a proven, process-driven approach with an extensive network in agriculture to find your permanent people.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Nick Marchant, Agri Talent: 0476 884 *** or Sai Yan on 0427 715 ***.
Additional information
- Challenging yet supported role - work on established and greenfield properties
- Leading package, plus house, car, bonuses, and ongoing training & development
- 3,500ha aggregation in a great location - close to amenities and schools
