OPERATIONS MANAGER – OODNADATTA FARMS | MOREE NSW

Take Ownership of Operations on a Leading Broadacre Cropping Enterprise

Are you an experienced broadacre farming professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading from the front, and takes pride in getting the job done?

Oodnadatta Farms is a 15,000-hectare fully arable cropping aggregation located 35 kilometres north of Moree in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The business grows winter and summer cereals, pulses and cotton using controlled traffic farming systems, a modern John Deere machinery fleet and industry-leading precision agriculture technology.

Backed by Viridis Ag and Macquarie Asset Management, Oodnadatta combines the scale and resources of a leading agricultural business with the accountability and ownership that comes from running a major farming operation.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the farm plan across all cropping operations.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with genuine autonomy. You will coordinate people, machinery and resources, make day‑to‑day operational decisions, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will lead and support a permanent team that expands to approximately 20 staff during peak operational periods.

This role suits an experienced broadacre operator who enjoys managing complex cropping programs, large machinery fleets and seasonal workforces while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency and operational excellence.

Key Outcomes

Farm operations delivered safely, efficiently and to plan.

Seasonal programs completed on time and to a high standard.





Machinery and equipment maintained to maximise reliability and uptime.

Permanent and seasonal staff effectively coordinated and supported.

Solid safety culture maintained across all activities.

Operational challenges identified and resolved with practical solutions.

Opportunities for continuous improvement recognised and implemented.

Farm assets, resources and budgets managed responsibly.

The Person

The successful applicant will be practical, organised and mechanically minded.

They will be comfortable making decisions, solving problems in the field and leading by example. They will remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively with a wide range of people and take ownership of outcomes.

You will:

Lead and support staff to achieve operational objectives.

Build trust through reliability, initiative, integrity and accountability.

Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills.

Manage repair and maintenance programs.

Maintain high standards of safety and compliance.

Work effectively with people of different ages, backgrounds and experience levels.

Have a genuine passion for machinery and farming operations.

Drive efficiency and continuous improvement across the business.

Minimum five years' experience managing broadacre cropping operations.

Extensive experience operating and managing harvest programs.





Minimum two years' header operating experience.

Strong mechanical aptitude and machinery knowledge.

Experience leading and supervising farm staff.

Proficiency with John Deere Operations Centre, Agworld and SwarmView.

Current truck licence.

Strong understanding of modern farming technology and a willingness to embrace innovation.

Experience within a corporate farming environment.

Experience across both winter and summer cropping programs, including cotton.

Relevant machinery, safety and compliance qualifications.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.

Performance bonus program.

Quality family accommodation.

All-weather road access and school bus service.

Company vehicle.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Structured fatigue management program with rostered time off during peak periods.

Career progression opportunities across the broader Viridis Ag business.

Long-term employment within a stable and growing agricultural business.

A supportive team culture that values community involvement, professional development and long-term staff retention.

Why Oodnadatta?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of operations on one of Australia's leading broadacre cropping enterprises.

You'll work with modern equipment, advanced technology and a capable team while enjoying the autonomy to make a genuine impact on farm performance. The business values practical people who take pride in their work, contribute to the wider team and are looking to build a long-term future in agriculture.

For further information, contact Hamilton Mitchell at ***************@viridisag.com

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📌 Operations Manager - Oodnadatta Farms (Moree)
🏢 Viridis
📍 Moree