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A progressive agribusiness operating a diverse, high-input mixed-cropping operation near Lake Boga, VIC. Backed by significant resources, this operation currently grows ~380ha of summer tomatoes and 2,000ha of irrigated winter cropping, including barley, canola, and beans. Each season offers fresh opportunities to drive yields, enhance efficiency, and set new standards for sustainable Australian cropping.

The Role

You'll oversee an established team of six full-time staff, ensuring smooth operations year-round. Your primary focus (80%) will be on the tomato crop - an intensive, high-input operation where attention to detail is paramount. You'll also manage winter cropping operations (20%), coordinating contractors and seasonal activities (harvesting across both crops is contracted). Reporting directly to the General Manager, your role combines practical leadership with strategic input, ensuring targets are consistently achieved and exceeded.

Note: whilst high-input cropping/row cropping experience is essential, experience specifically in tomatoes is not.Individuals looking to step up from an Assistant Farm Manager's role, or similar, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership - Oversee all aspects of summer and winter cropping - ground prep, planting, cultivation, spraying and general maintenance.
• Team Management - Lead and develop your team, ensuring clear roles, structured training and a positive workplace culture.
• Problem Solving - Identify issues and proactively implement practical solutions.
• Budget Management - Work closely with the General Manager to manage budgets
• Tech Integration - Leverage farm management software / tech to streamline operations and improve communication across the team.

What You Bring

This role is ideal for a practical, hands-on cropping professional with a positive approach to management. Our ideal candidate will also ideally have:

• ~4+ years of farm management experience in irrigated cropping / high-input crops (tomatoes, leafy greens, cotton, or similar).
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Good technical understanding of irrigation systems, modern cropping techniques, and precision agriculture practices.
• Comfortable working to budgets, with an eye for efficiency and cost control.
• Adaptability and open-mindedness, able to learn quickly and embrace new approaches.

If you're a farm manager who values results, relationships, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive Package: $100k - $125k (neg) + Super + House + Car (up to circa $180k package)
• House: Suitable for a family, utilities included.
• Professional Growth: Dedicated training budget (5% of salary) to support ongoing development.
• Operational Autonomy: Take charge of diverse cropping operations with full support from an established, professional team.
• Lifestyle: Live near the thriving rural community, with excellent housing options provided on-farm or in town.
• Relocation assistance

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 and workforce planning services tailored exclusively to Australian agribusinesses. We're about connecting top talent with great businesses - plain and simple.