Lead, drive and harvest results across 2,300 ha of broadacre cropping. Hands-on machinery expertise and strategic farm management in a supportive team environment.

About the Business

Our client is a progressive 10,000-acre mixed farming enterprise located near Streatham, Western Victoria, combining broadacre cropping (wheat, canola, faba beans) with a high-performing 10,000-head sheep operation.

They are equipped with a strong fleet of machinery including 2 modern harvesters, 5 tractors, a self-propelled boom sprayer, 4 trucks, and a 12m Boss Bar seeder with 12,000L Simplicity cart.

On-farm staff housing is provided.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cropping Manager to take ownership of our broadacre program. This is a mid-to-senior level leadership role that blends strategic planning with hands-on operations. You’ll be responsible for everything from crop planning and agronomy to harvest logistics and machinery maintenance – ensuring timely, safe, and profitable outcomes.

Reporting directly to the owner, you’ll lead seasonal staff and contractors, manage logistics from paddock to silo, and keep our cropping program running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver the cropping program across wheat, canola and faba beans

Operate and maintain farm machinery (harvesters, tractors, sprayers, trucks)

Lead and supervise staff/casuals during seeding and harvest

Manage harvest logistics including grain movement and storage

Apply strong agronomic and WHS practices across all operations

Record, report and contribute to continuous farm improvement

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

5+ years broadacre cropping experience in sowing, spraying & harvesting

Strong harvester and machinery operation skills

Mechanical aptitude to maintain and troubleshoot farm equipment

Leadership and communication skills to manage people and contractors

HR driver’s licence (HC desirable), Chemical User Permit (ChemCert/ACUP), current driver’s licence

A proactive, safety-focused, and timely approach to seasonal farm demands

What’s on Offer

Attractive salary package (benchmark AU$90,000 – AU$120,000 + super)

On-farm accommodation in a modern 3-bedroom home

Work vehicle and fuel for farm use

Join a supportive, progressive family-run business with scale and technology

Enjoy the benefits of living and working in Western Victoria’s rural community

How to Apply

If you’re ready to combine strategic management with hands-on farming, and lead cropping operations on a large, progressive property, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via [email protected] your resume and cover letter.