Long-term leadership opportunity within a progressive and expanding Central Queensland farming enterprise.
Step into a role with the opportunity to grow into leading the management of 20,000 acres of dryland cropping.
Develop your capability across the full cropping cycle — from planning through to harvest — while progressively taking on greater leadership of a capable on-farm team.
Enjoy a competitive remuneration package including accommodation, ute, fuel and power.
Our client is a well-established, family-owned and operated dryland farming enterprise near Clermont, Queensland. With some 20,000 acres dedicated to dryland cropping, the business is recognised as a prominent regional employer and is focused on sustained growth, adaptability and best-practice agriculture in an evolving industry.
This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive enterprise that values innovation, strong leadership, and supports the right person to grow into a significant long-term leadership role. Reporting directly to the owners, the Farm Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the cropping operation. The successful candidate will be independent and decisive, with a genuine passion for crop production and the ability to confidently manage people, machinery and seasonal pressures.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Support and progressively take on responsibility for coordinating the annual crop production program across approximately 20,000 acres of dryland farming.
Develop capability across the full cropping cycle — including planning, soil management, pest and weed control, seeding and harvest.
Take a greater leadership role with the on-farm team, supporting, supervising and mentoring permanent and seasonal staff while maintaining best practice and WHS standards.
Assist with operating and maintaining farm machinery, while building oversight of equipment maintenance programs and providing mechanical support where required.
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated experience in extensive broadacre cropping from planning through to harvest.
Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills with the capabilities to manage teams under pressure.
Machinery operation expertise, mechanical aptitude and current chemical handling accreditation.
Highly motivated, dependable and committed individual with the flexibility to work long seasonal hours.
Additional Particulars:
Accommodation provided.
Work ute provided.
Remuneration negotiable and dependent on experience.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.