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

- Strong 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 solid 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.

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