Cropping Operations Supervisor

Ag Jobs Australia; Deniliquin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary matched to skills

On-site four-bedroom home

School bus access to K-12 education

Training, upskilling and professional 

Job summary

Ag Jobs Australia, based in Deniliquin, NSW, seeks a senior cropping operations leader to drive day-to-day operations and lead a growing team. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning, aligning resources, schedules, and safety standards to deliver high-quality cropping outcomes.

You will work closely with the CEO, translating priorities into actionable plans and overseeing farm operations, irrigation, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of broadacre cropping systems and machinery.
• Experience supervising farm operations and contractors.
• WHS and chemical application accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the farm team through clear priorities, accountability, respectful communication, and continuous improvement
• Plan and coordinate workforce, contractor, and technical specialists to maintain efficient operations in line with production plans
• Monitor crop development, respond to changing conditions - optimise water use
• Oversee operational readiness of machinery and irrigation infrastructure
• Collect, maintain and report cropping and water data for benchmarking and compliance
• Drive proactive farm safety and facilitate regular team meetings
• Work closely with the CEO - provide regularly proactive updates to, and lead weekly meetings with CEO - communicate operational priorities and KPIs to the team

Skills

Broadacre cropping knowledge

Irrigated farming experience

Farm operations supervision

Agronomy knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Communication & planning

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Reliability & integrity

WHS knowledge

Education

Agriculture qualification

Tools

Agworld

Job description

Step into a leadership role with a progressive irrigated cropping business producing premium grains, seeds, and pulses for human consumption. Based at Deniliquin in southern NSW, this permanent position combines hands‑on operational leadership with the opportunity to grow your autonomy and influence as the business expands.

You will join a well-resourced operation supported by reliable irrigation water, modern technology, and best‑practice systems. The culture is practical, respectful, and team-focused, with a shared commitment to producing consistently high‑quality crops.

For the right person, this is more than a farm operations role. It is a chance to make a visible impact, develop your leadership capability and help shape the next stage of a sustainable, profitable cropping enterprise.

Working closely with the CEO, who is actively involved in the business on an ongoing basis, you will lead day‑to‑day cropping operations, turn priorities into clear actions, and ensure work is communicated and delivered to a high standard. As you build your knowledge of the business and working relationship with the CEO, you will progressively take greater ownership of operational planning, team coordination, and execution.

This role will suit a well‑organised cropping operations leader who sets high standards, communicates clearly, and enjoys helping a team perform at its best. You will be confident adapting plans as conditions change, coordinating people and resources, and keeping the wider team aligned on priorities.

As with any senior cropping role, flexibility is required during irrigation, seeding, and harvest. Periods outside standard hours are balanced with appropriate fatigue management and time off.

You will be supported by modern, dedicated office and staff amenities, together with well‑equipped mechanical and workshop facilities.

The role includes a comfortable, fully fenced, and air‑conditioned four‑bedroom, two‑bathroom home in pleasant surroundings. Local bus service to a choice of kindergarten, primary and secondary schools, including Yanco Agricultural High School and weekly boarding options. Shopping, healthcare, childcare and employment opportunities for partners are available in Deniliquin and Jerilderie within 30 minutes. Outside pets are negotiable; however, the farm cannot accommodate horses.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Generous salary matched to your skills and experience
• Quality, fully fenced and air‑conditioned four‑bedroom, two‑bathroom home
• Increasing autonomy and the opportunity to help shape a growing operation
• Tailored training, upskilling, and professional development
• School bus access to a choice of K-12 education options, including agricultural education and weekly boarding

Step into a leadership role with a progressive irrigated cropping business producing premium grains, seeds, and pulses for human consumption. Based at Deniliquin in southern NSW, this permanent position combines hands‑on operational leadership with the opportunity to grow your autonomy and influence as the business expands.

You will join a well‑resourced operation supported by reliable irrigation water, modern technology, and best‑practice systems. The culture is practical, respectful, and team-focused, with a shared commitment to producing consistently high‑quality crops.

For the right person, this is more than a farm operations role. It is a chance to make a visible impact, develop your leadership capability and help shape the next stage of a sustainable, profitable cropping enterprise.

Working closely with the CEO, who is actively involved in the business on an ongoing basis, you will lead day‑to‑day cropping operations, turn priorities into clear actions, and ensure work is communicated and delivered to a high standard. As you build your knowledge of the business and working relationship with the CEO, you will progressively take greater ownership of operational planning, team coordination, and execution.

This role will suit a well‑organised cropping operations leader who sets high standards, communicates clearly, and enjoys helping a team perform at its best. You will be confident adapting plans as conditions change, coordinating people and resources, and keeping the wider team aligned on priorities.

As with any senior cropping role, flexibility is required during irrigation, seeding, and harvest. Periods outside standard hours are balanced with appropriate fatigue management and time off.

You will be supported by modern, dedicated office and staff amenities, together with well‑equipped mechanical and workshop facilities.

The role includes a comfortable, fully fenced, and air‑conditioned four‑bedroom, two‑bathroom home in pleasant surroundings. Local bus service to a choice of kindergarten, primary and secondary schools, including Yanco Agricultural High School and weekly boarding options. Shopping, healthcare, childcare and employment opportunities for partners are available in Deniliquin and Jerilderie within 30 minutes. Outside pets are negotiable; however, the farm cannot accommodate horses.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead, support, and develop the farm team through clear priorities, accountability, respectful communication, and continuous improvement
• Plan and coordinate workforce, contractor, and technical specialists to maintain efficient operations in line with production plans
• Monitor crop development, respond to changing conditions - optimise water use
• Oversee operational readiness of machinery and irrigation infrastructure
• Collect, maintain and report cropping and water data for benchmarking and compliance
• Drive proactive farm safety and facilitate regular team meetings
• Work closely with the CEO - provide regularly proactive updates to, and lead weekly meetings with CEO - communicate operational priorities and KPIs to the team

ABOUT YOU

You are a practical, capable cropping professional who is ready to lead from the front. You combine sound agricultural judgement with a calm, organised approach, communicate clearly and build trust with employees, contractors, and advisers.

• Extensive knowledge of broadacre cropping systems and machinery necessary
• Experience in irrigated broadacre or mixed farming systems highly regarded
• Experience supervising farm operations and contractors, with the ability to adapt and manage competing priorities
• Sound knowledge of agronomy, farm chemicals, and spraying conditions
• Mechanical knowledge and strong technical aptitude
• Proactive communication, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn new systems and skills quickly
• A neat, dependable, and trustworthy approach to your work
• Qualifications in agriculture, irrigation management, agronomy, or a related field preferred
• WHS and chemical application accreditation preferred
• Agworld experience preferred

Call Angela on 0493 041 *** for a confidential discussion and further information.

This position is not suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders or applicants requiring sponsorship.