Location Vesta Road,Rolleston, QLD, ****,Australia
Job Category Agriculture, Cropping, management
Employee Type Full-Time
Contact information
Contact Name Tracey Scott
Contact Phone **********
Description
Assistant Manager – Lynora Downs Cropping
Permanent / Full-time position
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support our Farm Manager on our Lynora Downs broadacre cropping property in Central Queensland.
This role will be suitable for someone who has experience in cropping (ideally cotton) and is experienced in managing small teams of staff.
Along with an operational leadership opportunity, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding family life in regional Central Queensland.
Family accommodation is available, and farm hand opportunities may also be available for a partner, making this an attractive option for a couple or family wanting to live and work in an agricultural community.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will be responsible to:
Provide farm management cover in the absence of the Farm Manager
Crop establishment including bed preparation, fertilising, sowing and cultivation
Irrigation coordination, implementation and maintenance
Crop management including herbicide and pesticide application
Operation of broadacre farming plant and equipment including airseeder, precision plant and self-propelled spray unit
General farm duties including repair and maintenance
Oversee the implementation and embedding of the digital safety platform and safety processes on farm




Contribute to a positive and productive working environment
Promote a strong safety culture by demonstrating safe work practices and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Identify training needs and support the development of team members
Contribute to the continuous improvement of farming systems, operational processes, and environmental and safety outcomes
Ensure accurate records are maintained for development and operational inputs, maintenance activities, chemical applications, fertiliser programs, irrigation, safety requirements, payroll and cost allocation timesheets
Requirements
Valid C Class Driver's Licence
You will have extensive broadacre cropping experience.
Experience with cotton and siphon and pivot irrigation is preferred
You will have a proven track record of operating the machinery listed and have sound mechanical knowledge
Experience managing teams, including employees, labour hire personnel and contractors
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for budgeting and reporting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail




Current Chemical Certificate
You will be flexible, reliable and available to work hours which may vary to meet operational demands
Formal leadership training
Safety-related training and qualifications
Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
A package designed to support family life, including family accommodation, a work vehicle and mobile phone
Farm hand employment opportunities may also be available for a partner
Salary continuance insurance and life insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
Annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program
About Rural Funds Management
Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.5 billion in agricultural assetson behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF).
We haveover 29 years' experience owning, developing, and operatingfarmsin most Australian states.
At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managinggoodassets withgoodpeople.'
We believe in being accurate, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing afriendly workplace.
Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 270 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers.Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.
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📌 Assistant Manager - Lynora Downs Cropping (Queensland)
🏢 Rural Funds Management
📍 Queensland