Cropping Assistant Manager — Lead Farm Operations

Rural Funds Management; Rolleston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on经验 and

Family accommodation

Work vehicle and mobile phone

Partner farm hand opportunities

Salary continuance insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rural Funds Management seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to support our Farm Manager at Lynora Downs Cropping in Central Queensland. The role targets cropping experience (cotton preferred) and proven staff leadership.

Live and work in regional CQ with family accommodation available; farm hand opportunities may suit a partner. The position offers an operational leadership path in a dynamic agricultural investment setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive broadacre cropping experience, cotton preferred.
• Experience managing teams including employees, labour hire personnel and contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for budgeting and reporting.
• Current Chemical Certificate and valid C Class Driver's Licence.
• Flexible to varying hours to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide farm management cover in the absence of the Farm Manager.
• Oversee crop establishment, bed prep, fertilising, sowing and cultivation.
• Coordinate irrigation and oversee maintenance of systems.
• Manage crop protection with herbicide and pesticide applications.
• Operate broadacre farming equipment including airseeder and sprayers.
• Perform general farm duties including repairs and maintenance.
• Support digital safety platform implementation and safety processes.
• Foster a positive, productive working environment with a strong safety culture.
• Identify training needs and support team development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of farming systems and processes.
• Maintain accurate records for inputs, maintenance, chemical applications, irrigation, payroll and timesheets.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Chemical handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Airseeder

Precision planting

Self-propelled spray unit

Job description

Rural Funds Management seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to support our Farm Manager at Lynora Downs Cropping in Central Queensland. The role targets cropping experience (cotton preferred) and proven staff leadership.

Live and work in regional CQ with family accommodation available; farm hand opportunities may suit a partner. The position offers an operational leadership path in a dynamic agricultural investment setting.