Cropping Operations Assistant Manager

Rural Funds Management; Rolleston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family accommodation

Work vehicle

Mobile phone

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Rural Funds Management seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to support our Lynora Downs Cropping property in Central Queensland. You will lead on-farm operations, crop establishment, irrigation, and safety, while coordinating a small team to achieve efficient production.

Ideal candidates bring broadacre cropping and cotton experience, strong budgeting skills in Excel, and a commitment to safety and development of team members.

Qualifications

• Extensive broadacre cropping experience with cotton preferred.
• Experience managing small teams and contractors.
• Proficient in budgeting and reporting using Excel.
• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence and Chemical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide farm management cover in the absence of the Farm Manager.
• Oversee crop establishment, fertilising, sowing and cultivation.
• Coordinate irrigation and maintenance; manage pesticides.
• Operate farming machinery and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate development, input, payroll and cost records.

Skills

Broadacre cropping experience

Cotton cropping

Team management

Microsoft Office (Excel) budgeting

Strong communication

Organisational & time management

C Class Licence

Flexible & reliable

Education

Chemical Certificate

Tools

Airseeder

Precision planter

Self-propelled spray unit

Job description

Rural Funds Management seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to support our Lynora Downs Cropping property in Central Queensland. You will lead on-farm operations, crop establishment, irrigation, and safety, while coordinating a small team to achieve efficient production.

Ideal candidates bring broadacre cropping and cotton experience, strong budgeting skills in Excel, and a commitment to safety and development of team members.