Farm Manager
Core
Lead day-to-day operations of a 6,500ha mixed enterprise with a strong focus on cropping and irrigation systems.
Role type
Senior Farm Manager (Cropping & Irrigation)
Builds
Integrated cropping and irrigation operations for a family-owned mixed farming business
Domain
Agriculture, Broadacre Cropping, Irrigation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Seasonal planning, Irrigation system management, Contractor coordination, Farm infrastructure oversight, Budget and cashflow management, Agronomic analysis
Preferred skills
Livestock integration, Strategic investment advice, Data interpretation
Technologies
Pivot watering systems, Flood irrigation systems
Responsibilities
Lead the cropping program including seasonal planning and continuous improvement; Manage and optimise irrigation systems including pivot infrastructure; Coordinate external contractors for cropping and irrigation operations; Oversee farm infrastructure including irrigation networks and machinery; Monitor seasonal conditions and market trends to support decision-making; Manage budgets, cashflow, and operational records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on operational leadership