Job Description

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

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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 n

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Combine practical farm work with team leadership and estate management.

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

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

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Your responsibilities n

Farm operations

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

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

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Monitor crop health and coordinate pest and disease management.

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Work with specialist olive and vineyard advisers where required.

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Organise harvest contractors, transport and processing or delivery arrangements.

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

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Team leadership and estate maintenance

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

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

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Maintain grounds, gardens,



fencing, access roads and general property presentation.

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Coordinate machinery servicing, irrigation repairs and preventative maintenance.

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

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

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Event hall operations

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

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Assist with furniture placement, venue setup, pack-down and grounds preparation.

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Coordinate cleaning contractors and event suppliers as required.

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

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

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Manage opening, closing and security arrangements.

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

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Schedule farming and maintenance activities around the event calendar.

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About you n

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 n

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

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

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Experience operating farm machinery and maintaining irrigation systems.

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Experience supervising staff and coordinating contractors.

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Sound planning, budgeting and recordkeeping skills.

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A professional approach to clients, guests and suppliers.

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

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

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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 n

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

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Full-time employment based in Sunbury.

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Support from two existing farmhands.

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Direct communication with the estate owner.

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

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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