Our client is seeking an experienced agricultural leader to manage a 23,700ha cropping and Irrigation aggregation west of Moree. The properties have excellent established infrastructure, an experienced team and significant opportunity for further growth and capital improvement.
With an experienced Operations Manager leading the day-to-day cropping program, your focus will be on strategic leadership of people, performance, financial outcomes and improvement of long-term asset value.
The Opportunity
You will have overall accountability for the performance of the aggregation across:
Business planning and financial performance
People leadership and team performance
Cropping, irrigation and livestock strategy
Safety, compliance and environmental management
Continuous improvement and innovation
Asset utilisation and long-term development
Our client is seeking an experienced agricultural leader to manage a 23,700ha cropping and Irrigation aggregation west of Moree. The properties have excellent established infrastructure, an experienced team and significant opportunity for further growth and capital improvement.
With an experienced Operations Manager leading the day-to-day cropping program, your focus will be on strategic leadership of people, performance, financial outcomes and improvement of long-term asset value.
The Opportunity
You will have overall accountability for the performance of the aggregation across:
Business planning and financial performance
People leadership and team performance
Cropping, irrigation and livestock strategy
Safety, compliance and environmental management
Continuous improvement and innovation
Asset utilisation and long-term development
You'll work closely with the General Manager and Advisory Group,



turning business strategy into practical plans, budgets and measurable results.
About the Aggregation
Located approximately 45km west of Moree, the aggregation includes:
12,900ha dryland cropping
2,160ha potential irrigated cropping
8,600ha extensive grazing
Approximately 500ha irrigated cotton
Cropping wheat, barley, chickpeas, canola, sorghum and dry land cotton
50,000-tonne grain storage and handling capacity
The property has been progressively improved over more than 30 years and has well-established infrastructure, a strong team and potential to improve productivity and profitability.
About You
You'll be an experienced agricultural production manager who combines strong commercial thinking with practical farming knowledge.
You will ideally have:
Management of large-scale dryland cropping or irrigated cropping systems
Leadership experience across people, resources and farming operations.
Financial and commercial acumen with budgets, forecasts and performance data
A strong understanding of agricultural safety systems
Confidence using technology and evaluating innovation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What You Can Expect
Senior leadership position with genuine responsibility and influence
Large-scale, diverse cropping enterprise at the forefront of technology
Established operational team and support functions
Strong focus on safety and a high-performance team
Chance to influence future capital developments
Salary package circa $250k
Fully maintained vehicle
Quality 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom homestead with an external office
Established gardens, swimming pool and tennis court
Applications close at 5:00 pm on 23/10/2026 and will be reviewed as submitted.
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📌 Aggregation Manager (Moree)
🏢 The Lucas Group
📍 Moree