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.

LAC Estate is seeking an experienced, hands-on Farm & Estate Manager to lead daily operations at our 50-hectare property in Sunbury.

The estate includes more than 7,000 olive trees, approximately four hectares of vineyard, estate grounds and an event hall. Supported by two existing farmhands, you will take responsibility for seasonal crop management, property upkeep and event hall readiness.

You will lead by example—operating machinery, undertaking farm work, maintaining the property and assisting with venue setup, while planning work and supervising the team.

Reporting directly to the owner, your primary focus will be farm and estate operations, with event hall preparation and operational support scheduled around bookings.

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.

Hands-On Farm & Estate Manager

LAC Estate | Sunbury, Victoria

LAC Estate is seeking an experienced,



hands-on Farm & Estate Manager to lead daily operations at our 50-hectare property in Sunbury.

The estate includes more than 7,000 olive trees, approximately four hectares of vineyard, estate grounds and an event hall. Supported by two existing farmhands, you will take responsibility for seasonal crop management, property upkeep and event hall readiness.

You will lead by example—operating machinery, undertaking farm work, maintaining the property and assisting with venue setup, while planning work and supervising the team.

Reporting directly to the owner, your primary focus will be farm and estate operations, with event hall preparation and operational support scheduled around bookings.

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

📌 Estate & Farm Manager — Olives, Vines & Events (Melbourne)
🏢 Hawksvale Holdings
📍 Melbourne