SummaryJob DescriptionAbout the roleLead daily operations across a large-scale cropping and export hay enterprise near Merredin.
Combine hands‐on farm leadership with team management, machinery coordination and seasonal planning, with opportunities to grow into broader responsibilities across the group.DutiesCoordinate seeding, spraying, hay production, harvest and straw baling across multiple propertiesSet clear work priorities and lead staff, seasonal employees and contractorsOperate up-to-date broadacre machinery, troubleshoot breakdowns and coordinate maintenanceOrganise machinery, transport and resources to meet seasonal deadlinesMaintain safe working practices and communicate progress, costs and operational issues to the ownerSkills & experienceSolid broadacre cropping experience and an understanding of seasonal farming demandsStrong mechanical aptitude, machinery operating skills and practical troubleshooting abilityConfident people leadership, clear communication and the ability to make timely, cost-effective decisionsHR licence with willingness and ability to obtain an MC licenceSound chemical handling and spraying knowledge,



with chemical certification or willingness to obtain itExport hay or straw experiencehighly regarded.John Deere machinery and GPS knowledge, or a mechanical trade background highly regarded.Benefits$140,000–$160,000 plus superannuation, negotiable based on experience and capabilityWork vehicleOn‐farm housing or rental assistance in townModern machinery and quality infrastructure, supported by local dealershipsOperational autonomy and scope to shape a capable farm teamCareer growth potential, as the group develops and expandsAbout the companyOur client is a well‐established, multi‐generational family‐owned agricultural group operating a large‐scale broadacre cropping and export hay enterprise near Merredin in Western Australia's Wheatbelt.
Built on generations of farming experience, the business produces wheat, canola, barley, oats, export‐quality hay and straw across multiple properties.
With modern machinery, quality infrastructure and a strong focus on operational efficiency, the business combines the scale of a corporate farming enterprise with the practical values and hands‐on approach of a family‐owned operation.
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📌 Cropping Operations Manager (Merredin)
🏢 Agri Labour Australia
📍 Merredin