Head of Facilities & Maintenance

Greensill Farming, a pioneering family agribusiness rooted in the Bundaberg region for over 75 years, which stands at the forefront of innovation in sustainable farming practices is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Head of Facilities, Workshop & Irrigation. Our core business encompasses sugarcane and sweet potato production, a compost facility and farm development and earthmoving capabilities. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and safety, setting new benchmarks in agriculture.

As the Head of Facilities & Maintenance, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of our irrigation equipment and fixed infrastructure, and managing our workshop facilities. Reporting directly to the General Manager - Greensill Fabrication and Machinery, you will lead a team responsible for servicing and maintaining all plant, equipment, and infrastructure across our operations. Your responsibilities will encompass coordinating day-to-day maintenance and breakdown response activities, collaborating with departmental managers to optimise equipment availability, and improving our preventative maintenance programs.

In this role, you will

• Collaborate with management to coordinate maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure operational departments have optimal equipment availability and functionality through close collaboration with managers.
• Develop and refine preventative and scheduled maintenance programs for all plant, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Manage critical spare part inventory to meet operational objectives.
• Assist in formulating capital expenditure and equipment replacement programs.
• Lead the team in adhering to Greensill Farming's safety procedures and processes.

About You

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building constructive relationships with stakeholders.
• Highly developed organisational skills combined with the flexibility required to respond to changing circumstances. 
• Demonstrated expertise in scheduling and implementing large-scale preventative maintenance programs.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in maintenance management or a similar role within a plant & equipment workshop.
• Familiarity with agricultural and earthmoving plant & equipment.

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and be part of a team driving innovation and excellence in farming practices.