Operations Manager

Central Victoria Location | Agricultural Operations Leadership | Help Create a Sustainable Future

Are you an operations leader who thrives on managing people, processes and machinery in a agile operational environment?

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a large-scale agricultural enterprise in Central Victoria. This is a key leadership role responsible for seasonal operational planning, safety, team performance, harvest readiness, resource management and continuous improvement across a substantial olive grove operation.

Reporting to senior management, you will play an integral role in driving operational success while leading a committed team in a business focused on long-term sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.

About the Role

This position offers a unique combination of leadership, strategic planning and hands-on operational management.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading and developing a team of operational employees and supervisors.
- Managing day-to-day olive grove operations, crop programs and seasonal activities.
- Implementing annual grove plans, seasonal programs and performance targets.
- Driving efficiency, productivity, fruit quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managing machinery operation, maintenance programs and equipment availability.
- Overseeing workplace health and safety systems and fostering a strong safety culture.
- Coordinating contractors, suppliers and operational resources.
- Monitoring operational budgets, reporting outcomes and resource allocation.

About You We are seeking a practical and capable leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.

You will bring

- Proven experience in agricultural, horticultural,



viticultural, production, manufacturing or operational leadership environments.
- Strong people leadership and communication skills.
- Experience leading teams through seasonal workloads and changing priorities.
- Sound commercial and financial acumen.
- Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of machinery operations, irrigation systems and equipment maintenance.
- A proactive approach to planning, problem-solving and decision-making.
- A commitment to workplace safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Computer literacy and confidence using operational systems and reporting tools.

Experience within horticultural, agricultural or large-scale farming operations will be highly regarded; however, candidates with transferable operational leadership experience from similar industries are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

- Leadership position within a progressive and growing enterprise.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance.
- Diverse and rewarding role with autonomy and responsibility.
- Fully maintained company vehicle.
- Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture.
- Long-term career opportunity within a stable and expanding business.

Location Based at the farm in Central Victoria, approximately 60 minutes north-west from Bendigo, this hands-on role requires daily onsite attendance and the flexibility to respond to the changing demands of key seasonal periods, including harvest and pruning.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced operations leader looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can influence outcomes, lead people and contribute to the ongoing success of a significant agricultural operation, we would love to hear from you.

Applications will be treated with strict confidence.

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