Farming Manager

Trade · Koojan, Northam & Wheatbelt WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For an agricultural professional ready to step up, this senior leadership role means responsibility for significant farming assets and a hand in setting the long-term direction of a large operation.

The employer wants a verifiable large-scale farming background that pairs on-the-ground agricultural expertise with leadership, planning and commercial judgement. You will direct the cropping, pasture, fodder and irrigation side of the business, and your experience should translate into measurable gains in productivity, land utilisation, efficiency and financial results.

Expect substantial autonomy, with backing from an established agricultural business and experienced agronomy, livestock and farming teams. The remuneration comprises approximately $150,000 base salary, a new dual-cab vehicle, five-bedroom accommodation on the farm and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

Hold full accountability for how the operation performs, both operationally and financially, while leading activity across extensive agricultural landholdings
Mentor and manage supervisors, overseers and machinery operators on the farm, owning workforce planning, staff training and performance development
Translate production targets, resource availability and on-farm conditions into seasonal operating plans, drawing on operational data for well-informed decisions
Direct the cropping, pasture, irrigation and fodder programs (oats, wheat, barley, vetch and irrigated sorghum), aligning fodder supply with the wider livestock and feed side of the business
Own the yearly budget, forecasts, spend and capital investment, and monitor crop and pasture results, productivity and operating costs
Partner with agronomists to lift crop performance, soil health and the establishment of pasture
Assess and roll out initiatives that improve land and productivity, and drive capital projects that raise efficiency and long-term asset value
Deploy GPS, precision agriculture and digital farm-management technology
Uphold sustainable practices for land management and improving soil
Champion safety, accountability and continuous improvement as part of the culture
Oversee contractors, suppliers and providers of agricultural services
Keep internal agricultural and operational teams well informed through effective communication

Requirements & Eligibility

Senior-level leadership of agricultural or farming operations that can be demonstrated, with a proven record of managing mixed farming, livestock or cropping environments
Strong, practical command of production systems for large-scale agriculture, as well as farm machinery and modern farming practices
A demonstrated understanding of weed control, chemical use and agronomy
Experience in cost management, production planning, forecasting and farm budgets
Experience applying digital farm-management systems, precision agriculture and GPS
Demonstrated capability to develop and lead agricultural teams, supported by strong stakeholder management, communication and planning
Strong decision-making in commercial and operational matters, with a demonstrable history of measurable results and responsible farm management
Tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Agribusiness or a related field highly regarded
ChemCert or an equivalent qualification advantageous; an HR or MC licence is also advantageous
Current driver's licence required
Capacity to meet the Australian employment and visa requirements that apply
Visa sponsorship offered to the right candidate

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