Cropping Operations Manager

Southern Wheatbelt, WA (near Ongerup and Jerramungup)

$130,000 to $150,000 plus super, depending on experience

Full time, permanent

A progressive, family owned broadacre cropping business in the southern wheatbelt of WA is looking for an experienced Cropping Operations Manager to run the day to day on a 16,500ha cropping program and bring a young team along with them.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

The operation runs a 16,500ha cropping program, alongside contract earthmoving, bulk freight logistics and prime lamb lot feeding, so there's real variety across the year. It's a supportive family business, and you'll work closely with the owners.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Managing daily cropping and machinery operations together with the owners

• Putting your broadacre cropping and agronomy knowledge to work across the program

• Overseeing machinery and precision ag technology

• Leading forward planning and seasonal scheduling

• Mentoring and working alongside a young, developing team

• Handling staff communication and day to day coordination

• Building teamwork and a positive culture on farm





WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Solid broadacre cropping and agronomy knowledge

• A good understanding of machinery and precision ag technology

• Experience leading and managing staff

• The ability to plan ahead and schedule seasonal work across a large operation

• A strong understanding of current WHS standards

• A current Australian driver's licence (MC licence preferred, but not essential)

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $130,000 to $150,000 a year plus super, depending on experience

• On farm housing, with power, gas and water included

• Work ute supplied

• Genuine long term career and pay progression with a supportive, progressive family business

Please note: this is a permanent role only and isn't suited to backpackers or foreign visa holders.

WHERE YOU'LL BE

Between Ongerup and Jerramungup in WA's southern wheatbelt, about 120km north east of Albany.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through this ad, or for a confidential chat call 0477 119 441 or email [email protected].

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