Assistant Farm Manager: Hands-On Irrigation & Team Lead

Agri Talent; Moree; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Company vehicle provided

Remuneration package above experience

Job summary

Agri Talent is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager near Moree, NSW, to oversee daily operations across irrigation, crops, and staff in a hands-on, family-style farm. The role involves practical leadership, mechanical work, and direct involvement with farming family leadership.

You’ll coordinate activities, supervise about five staff, and develop into broader farm management as you gain experience. A strong background in irrigated cotton and machinery is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven irrigated cotton experience including siphon irrigation knowledge.
• Experience supervising and directing farm staff and monitoring work quality.
• Cotton picking/harvesting and agricultural machinery experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to independently manage irrigation and respond to changing conditions.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to completing work correctly.
• Good communication skills and willingness to take increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily farm activities and supervise approximately five staff.
• Manage siphon and bankless irrigation, pumps, gates and water movement.
• Participate in planting, spraying, crop monitoring and harvesting operations.
• Set up, operate and monitor agricultural machinery and implements.
• Troubleshoot machinery issues, complete minor repairs and coordinate major repairs.
• Maintain WHS requirements, pre-starts, inductions and machinery training records.

Skills

Irrigated cotton experience

Leadership

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

WHS knowledge

Job description

Agri Talent is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager near Moree, NSW, to oversee daily operations across irrigation, crops, and staff in a hands-on, family-style farm. The role involves practical leadership, mechanical work, and direct involvement with farming family leadership.

You’ll coordinate activities, supervise about five staff, and develop into broader farm management as you gain experience. A strong background in irrigated cotton and machinery is essential.