At Coolabah Turf, we're passionate about producing premium instant turf that makes a positive impact on homes, communities and outdoor spaces across Victoria. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to help lead our farming operations and support a high-performing team.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, leading people, solving problems and taking ownership of daily operations in a dynamic production environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Farm Manager, you'll play a key role in the safe and efficient management of turf production, irrigation, harvesting and daily farm activities. You will help coordinate people, equipment and resources to ensure quality standards, customer expectations and operational deadlines are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the day-to-day management of turf production, harvesting and irrigation operations.
Lead, support and coordinate farm team members to achieve daily priorities.
Plan and allocate labour and equipment resources efficiently.
Assist with stock forecasting and harvest planning.
Ensure turf quality standards are maintained throughout the production and dispatch process.
Promote and maintain a robust safety culture across the farm.
Support training, development and compliance activities for farm staff.
Assist with maintenance planning and operational readiness of harvest equipment.
Monitor and report operational performance, compliance and farm activities.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Experience in turf production, agriculture, horticulture or a related field.
Ability and willingness to work to the requirements and demands of farm life, including to a roster of weekends, and public holidays.
Demonstrated leadership and team coordination capabilities.
Current driver's licence.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Knowledge of farm machinery and harvesting equipment.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of turf harvesting operations and maintenance.
Why Join Coolabah Turf?
Be part of a respected and growing Australian business.
Work with a supportive leadership team.
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of the operation.
Diverse, hands-on role with plenty of variety.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Based in Echuca, one of regional Victoria's most vibrant communities.
Remuneration will be in-line with the skills possessed by the successful applicant.
This position would suit someone with a love of the outdoors and previous experience in agriculture/farming and irrigation.