05 Aug
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HG Turf Group
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Toolangi
05 Aug
HG Turf Group
Toolangi
About Us
With over 30 years of expertise, HG Turf Group are a trusted family-owned business known for producing premium quality turf for a wide range of customers including home lawns, commercial developments and professional sports fields. With a strong reputation built on reliability, consistency, and attention to detail, we combine generations of hands-on experience with modern growing practices.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager, or someone ready to take the next step into Farm Management, to oversee the day-to-day operations of our turf and pasture production business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient establishment, maintenance and harvesting of high-quality turf while leading a dedicated team and working closely with other key areas of the business.
This role is ideal for a practical and organised leader with experience in agriculture and/or farm production, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic agricultural setting. Whether you've already managed a farming operation or you're ready to take the next step into Farm Management, this role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established operation and make a genuine impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of daily turf production, including planting, irrigation, fertilising, spraying, mowing and harvesting.
- Monitoring crop performance and implementing best-practice agronomic programs to maximise turf quality and productivity.
- Planning and coordinating seasonal activities to meet production targets and customer demand.
- Working collaboratively with the Mechanical Workshop to ensure machinery and equipment are maintained, serviced and available to support operations.
- Liaising closely with the Logistics team to coordinate harvesting schedules, product availability and timely deliveries to customers.
- Managing the farm’s pasture program for livestock, including pasture establishment, fertilisation, irrigation and rotational grazing practices.
- Lead, mentor and supervise farm staff, promoting a positive and productive team culture.
- Maintain workplace health and safety compliance
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience leading, or demonstrating the capability to lead, an agricultural or farming environment.
- Experience managing, or playing a significant leadership role within, farming operations, preferably within turf production, crop or pasture management, or a related agricultural enterprise.
- Good mechanical aptitude and confidence operating machinery
- Ability to lead by example and work well within a team
- Current Driver’s Licence
Benefits
- Competitive salary package (based on experience)
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Opportunity to lead operations at a well-established mixed farming enterprise
- Work with a respected and growing Australian and International brand
- Work in a family-owned business with a supportive work culture.
About You
You are a motivated, hands-on leader who enjoys farming and getting the best from your team.
- Have experience in agriculture, horticulture or mixed farming operations
- Build strong relationships with team and colleagues
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Can be proactive in identifying improvements to systems and processes
- A genuine passion for farming and working outdoors
If you're passionate about agriculture and looking for the opportunity to lead, or take the next step into Farm Management, we'd like to hear from you.
Ready to Grow Your Career?
If you're passionate about agriculture and looking for an opportunity to build your leadership skills while working with a respected Australian business, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your resume via SEEK telling us why you're interested in joining the HG Turf team.
📌 Farm Manager (Toolangi)
🏢 HG Turf Group
📍 Toolangi