Job title: Hands-On Farm & Estate Manager | Location: Sunbury, Victoria | Employment: Full-time | Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year + super, depending on experience | SEEK category: Farming, Animals & Conservation → Farm Management

Short summary

Lead farm and estate operations across an olive grove, vineyard and event hall in Sunbury. Hands-on role supported by two farmhands.

Three key selling points

- Combine practical farm work with team leadership and estate management.

- Oversee 7,000+ olive trees, a four-hectare vineyard and an event hall.

- $100,000–$120,000 plus super, depending on experience.

Your responsibilities

Farm operations

- Plan and carry out seasonal work across the olive grove and vineyard, including pruning, irrigation, mowing, weed control, nutrition programs and harvesting.

- Operate tractors, mowers and other farm equipment safely within your training and competency.

- Monitor crop health and coordinate pest and disease management.

- Work with specialist olive and vineyard advisers where required.

- Organise harvest contractors, transport and processing or delivery arrangements.

- Maintain records of farm activities, treatments, yields and costs.

Team leadership and estate maintenance

- Allocate daily tasks to two farmhands, supervise work quality and provide practical guidance.

- Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs within your skills, engaging qualified trades where required.

- Maintain grounds, gardens, fencing, access roads and general property presentation.

- Coordinate machinery servicing, irrigation repairs and preventative maintenance.

- Obtain quotations, oversee contractors and manage purchases within approved budgets.

- Maintain safe working practices and provide regular updates to the owner.

Event hall operations

- Ensure the hall, toilets, entrances and surrounding areas are clean, maintained and ready for each booking.

- Assist with furniture placement, venue setup,



pack-down and grounds preparation.

- Coordinate cleaning contractors and event suppliers as required.

- Liaise with the owner and clients about access and practical venue requirements.

- Check facilities and equipment before events and inspect the property afterwards.

- Manage opening, closing and security arrangements.

- Act as the on-site operational contact during events when rostered.

- Schedule farming and maintenance activities around the event calendar.

About you

You are practical, organised and reliable. You enjoy outdoor work, take pride in maintaining a property and communicate clearly with staff, contractors and guests.

You will bring

- Proven experience in a commercial olive grove, vineyard, orchard or comparable horticultural operation.

- The ability to plan seasonal farming activities and perform the practical work involved.

- Experience operating farm machinery and maintaining irrigation systems.

- Experience supervising staff and coordinating contractors.

- Sound planning, budgeting and recordkeeping skills.

- A qualified approach to clients, guests and suppliers.

- A current driver’s licence and relevant training or authorisations for assigned duties.

- The ability to safely perform outdoor work, use equipment and move event furniture with appropriate equipment and assistance.

Experience with both olives and wine grapes will be highly regarded. Agricultural, horticultural or viticultural qualifications and estate or event venue experience are desirable.

What we offer

- $100,000–$120,000 per year plus superannuation , depending on experience.

- Full-time employment based in Sunbury.

- Support from two existing farmhands.

- Direct communication with the estate owner.

- A varied role combining practical work, team leadership and responsibility for the property.

Early starts and some evening or weekend work will be required during harvest and scheduled events, under agreed working arrangements.

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📌 Hands-On Farm & Estate Manager — Olive Grove, Vineyard & Event Hall (Melbourne)
🏢 Hawksvale Holdings
📍 Melbourne