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Our client is a key player in the broadacre cropping space; combining innovation with tradition to deliver exceptional results. This 9,500ha property near Oaklands, NSW, has undergone extensive improvement over the years and is equipped with a modern machinery fleet and a motivated team. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, they invest heavily in their people, infrastructure, and equipment, fostering a workplace culture that values growth, autonomy, resilience, and community.

The Role

Reporting to Farm Manager, you’ll play a key role in daily operations and step up when the manager is away. You’ll work alongside a Senior Farm Hand and team of casuals, contributing to both on-ground farm work and broader decision-making. This role offers exposure to commercial aspects of large-scale cropping for those keen to develop in this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a mix of casual and permanent staff, ensuring smooth operations year-round. Note: you will not be operating during seeding or harvest, but helping to manage the team.
• Oversee daily operations, from spraying and spreading to seeding and general farm management.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager to plan activities, coordinate chemical applications, and maintain farm efficiencies.
• Operate and help maintain a modern fleet, including a new camera boom sprayer and equipment less than five years old. Most of the fleet is John Deere.
• Champion a strong safety-first culture and embrace digital tools for reporting and planning.
• Take ownership of tasks, ensuring efficiency without the need for constant direction.

This role is well-suited to someone looking to step up into farm management or a Farm Manager looking to take a step back.

What You Bring:

• Several years experience in dryland cropping operations with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage seasonal staff effectively.
• Competency in machinery operation, with a focus on spraying, spreading, and seeding.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to farming with the ability to work independently.
• A strong work ethic and a results-driven mindset.
• An HC licence is beneficial but not essential.

What You’ll Gain:

• Salary: $85K – $95K + Super, with overtime paid for hours exceeding 40 per week. Circa $115k - $125k base, calculated on a 52 hour week (average).
• Additional benefits: 3-bedroom house (utilities included), company vehicle (reasonable personal use), and phone allowance.
• Career Progression: Work closely with an experienced Farm Manager and gain exposure to commercial and strategic decision-making.

How to Step Forward

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Nick Marchant, Director, on 0466 333 066.

Who Are March?

March offers permanent recruitment, workforce planning, and executive search services tailored exclusively to Australian agribusinesses. We align commercial objectives with top talent to unlock the full potential of ag operations.