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 dynamic operational environment?

An exciting prospect 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.

Applications will be treated with strict confidence.

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