Assistant Farm Manager

AGREC; Hyden; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Renovated 4-bedroom family home

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

AGREC is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager near Hyden, WA. You will support owners in daily operations of a 6,000ha broadacre cropping business, coordinating staff, machinery, and seasonal tasks.

The role targets former Leading Hands, 2ICs or Senior Farm Hands aiming for management responsibilities with long-term growth, accountability, and stability in a family-owned operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior farm hand, leading hand, supervisor or 2IC position.
• Strong practical experience across broadacre seeding and harvest operations.
• Confidence operating and maintaining modern agricultural machinery.
• Experience with GPS guidance systems, with Trimble and Case systems advantageous.
• Sound mechanical knowledge and machinery troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day farm operations and coordinating staff and machinery.
• Leading seeding, hay and harvest operations under the guidance of the owners.
• Organising work programs, machinery movements and seasonal logistics.
• Operating modern agricultural machinery when required.
• Coordinating machinery maintenance, servicing and repairs.
• Maintaining accurate operational records and promoting safe work practices.
• Contributing ideas to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

Skills

Staff coordination

Machinery operation

GPS guidance systems

Team leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Case IH machinery

Job description

Competitive Salary + Renovated 4-Bedroom Family Home

AgRec is recruiting an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to join a progressive, family-owned broadacre cropping operation near Hyden, in Western Australia's Wheatbelt.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand, 2IC or Senior Farm Hand looking to progress into a management position with genuine responsibility and long-term career potential.

Working closely with the owners, you'll help oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing 6,000ha cropping business, taking responsibility for coordinating staff, machinery and seasonal operations.

What's on Offer

Hyden, Western Australia | Full-Time, Permanent

Competitive Salary + Renovated 4-Bedroom Family Home

AgRec is recruiting an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to join a progressive, family-owned broadacre cropping operation near Hyden, in Western Australia's Wheatbelt.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand, 2IC or Senior Farm Hand looking to progress into a management position with genuine responsibility and long-term career potential.

Working closely with the owners, you'll help oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing 6,000ha cropping business, taking responsibility for coordinating staff, machinery and seasonal operations.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Renovated 4-bedroom family home, with power and gas included
• Established 6,000ha cropping operation with ongoing expansion
• Modern Case IH machinery, RTK guidance systems and a recently built workshop
• Genuine leadership responsibilities and input into operational decisions
• Full-time, permanent employment with 4 weeks annual leave
• Supportive, family-owned business offering long-term stability

The Role

As Assistant Farm Manager, you'll work alongside the owners to coordinate daily operations, manage permanent and seasonal staff, and ensure the smooth running of the cropping program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing day-to-day farm operations and coordinating staff and machinery
• Leading seeding, hay and harvest operations under the guidance of the owners
• Organising work programs, machinery movements and seasonal logistics
• Operating modern agricultural machinery when required
• Coordinating machinery maintenance, servicing and repairs
• Maintaining accurate operational records and promoting safe work practices
• Contributing ideas to improve productivity and operational efficiency

The farm produces wheat, barley, canola, lupins, faba beans and oats, alongside export hay.

The operation is equipped with modern Case IH tractors and headers, Accuspray sprayers, specialist hay equipment and a recently built 21m x 30m workshop.

What You'll Need

We're looking for someone with a strong background in broadacre cropping who is ready to take on greater responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a senior farm hand, leading hand, supervisor or 2IC position
• Strong practical experience across broadacre seeding and harvest operations
• Confidence operating and maintaining modern agricultural machinery
• Experience with GPS guidance systems, with Trimble and Case systems advantageous
• Sound mechanical knowledge and machinery troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication, organisational and team leadership abilities
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, safety and operational improvements

Above all, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well and wants to contribute to the continued growth of the farming operation.

Location & Accommodation

The farm is located approximately 62km from Hyden, 15km from Varley and 400km from Perth.

A renovated 4-bedroom family home is provided on farm, featuring a fully fenced yard and reticulated garden, with power and gas included.

School bus pickup is available nearby, making this opportunity suitable for individuals or families looking to establish themselves in a welcoming rural community.