Looking for a leadership role where you can really make a difference?

Join a newly established, family-owned cropping and sheep enterprise located near Stawell, Victoria.

Lead at the heart of a thriving farm operation, where your decisions matter and your expertise drives real results.

You'll work alongside seasoned directors who genuinely value your input.

Shape the business direction, boost profitability, and build the team.

Competitive renumeration, newly renovated on-farm accommodation, fully maintained work vehicle.

See the direct impact of your work while growing your career in a place that truly supports you.

The Cropping Manager leads the implementation of a 2,000-hectare dryland cropping and hay program, playing a crucial role in optimising economic returns and ensuring efficient operations.

This role is instrumental in fostering a productive team culture and driving the success of the cropping enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise daily cropping operations, ensuring efficient task completion and optimal crop health from seeding to harvest.
• Manage and mentor a team of employees, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Oversee crop monitoring, including timely nutrition and pest management, to maximise yield and quality.
• Coordinate machinery maintenance and pre-season planning to ensure all equipment is reliable and operational.
• Contribute to weekly planning meetings, logistics, and forward planning for the cropping program.
• Implement safe operating procedures and maintain accurate records for paddock applications and inventory.
  

What the Role Requires:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on dryland broadacre cropping experience.
• Proficiency in operating large-scale broadacre machinery including tractors, seeders, sprayers, and harvesters.
• Demonstrated experience in crop agronomy and husbandry.
• Current Chemical User's Certificate and a valid driver's license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• An honest, trustworthy, and reliable work ethic with effective communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Hay experience
• Heavy Combination (HC) driver’s licence or Telehandler certificate.
• Basic first aid training and OHS awareness.

What the Position Offers:

• Competitive renumeration.
• On farm accommodation newly renovated three-bedroom house
• Fully maintained work vehicle.
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role with ongoing support from experienced directors.
• Flexibility and time off during non-peak periods to balance work and personal life.
• Clear internal career pathway with increasing responsibility and autonomy as skills develop.

The enterprise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of its operations. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience. The preferred start date is early/mid-August 2025, in time for hay season!