Role Purpose

We are looking for a Farm Development & Machinery Manager to oversee and execute day-to-day land development, farming and livestock programs across the properties. The role also involves ensuring compliance with sub-lease agreements and contributing to the Company commitment to sustainable farming practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and execute Farming programs in consultation with Company Directors.

- Patrol, inspect and report on the condition of crops and livestock.

- Operate farm and crop machinery.

- Ensure basic maintenance of heavy farm and crop machinery and equipment.

- Maintain farm equipment and buildings.

- Maintain and repair irrigation equipment and ensure sufficient water supply and irrigation systems are fully functioning.

- Provide cost-benefit analyses and procurement recommendations for machinery.

- Coordinate and ensure health and welfare of livestock including provisions and feeding.

- Construction and maintenance of roads, fences, bores tank, etc

- Erosion control

- Weeds control

- Distribute grain and arrange for feed and fertiliser.

- Load produce into transporters.

- Use GIS mapping and project management tools to support land development.

- Include photographic evidence in reports to support updates on property development, asset condition, and compliance with obligations

- Ensure strict adherence to statutory Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

- Write clear and concise reports using Word and Excel.

- Plan and execute development programs in consultation with Company Directors.

- Prepare and manage budgets for development projects.

- Oversee contractors and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.





- Participate in planning and execute tasks based on agreed milestones.

- Provide regular updates to the Directors via weekly Teams meetings and monthly General Manager reports.

- Collect and report quarterly data from sub-lessees as part of agreement obligations.

- Uphold Company long-term philosophy of frontier land development with minimal or zero tillage to protect soil health.

- Conduct tri-monthly property inspections and report findings.

- Monitor land and livestock markets, recording insights in monthly reports.

- Produce annual Asset Condition Reports.

- Authorise payment of invoices and procure supplies as needed.

Reporting Relationships

- Reports To: Company Directors

- Internal Relationships: Sub-lessee staff, Company staff, share farmers, in office contractors, bookkeeper, and accountants.

- External Relationships: Clearing application consultants, Northern Territory Department of Land Management, government agencies, contractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

1. Essential Criteria:

o Proven leadership skills with experience managing small teams.

o Physically fit and capable of outdoor work.

o Ability to operate heavy machinery.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

o Proficiency in Word, Excel, and GIS mapping tools.

o Current driver’s license and sober habits.

1. Technical Skills:

o Experience in land development, including tree clearing, burning, raking, ploughing, and erosion prevention.

o Knowledge of farming, agronomy, and livestock infrastructure.

o Skilled in operating and maintaining heavy machinery.

1. Personal Attributes:

o Integrity, honesty, and transparency.

o Resilience and adaptability.

o Ability to engage and influence others effectively.

Applications close 28 November 2026

📌 Farm Development & Machinery Manager (Full Time) (Katherine)
🏢 Cross Pacific Investments
📍 Katherine