Cropping Overseer — Lead Large-Scale Farm Operations

Gunn Agri Partners; Pretty Pine; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Career development

Job summary

Meldora Land Management is seeking an experienced Cropping Overseer to lead day-to-day cropping operations in a large-scale mixed farming setup north of Deniliquin, in the Morago/Pretty Pine region. This hands-on leadership role combines operating modern machinery with coordinating seasonal activities and mentoring a small team.

Working with the Farm Manager, you will deliver seasonal plans, optimise irrigation support, and drive safety and efficiency across the aggregation, with growth

Qualifications

• Experience in broadacre dryland and/or irrigated cropping.
• Strong machinery operating skills.
• A mechanical qualification is a bonus.
• Positive attitude and willingness to lead by example.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Desire to continue learning and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day cropping operations including seeding, spraying and harvest.
• Operate and maintain modern machinery, GPS guidance and precision agriculture systems.
• Support irrigation operations, laterals and pivots and water management across the aggregation.
• Supervise and mentor junior farm operators, contractors and seasonal staff.
• Plan daily work activities to ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machinery performance and coordinate servicing and repairs.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager to deliver seasonal plans and production targets.

Skills

Broadacre cropping experience

Machinery operation

Leadership

Safety focus

Teamwork

Tools

GPS guidance

Precision agriculture systems

Job description

Meldora Land Management is seeking an experienced Cropping Overseer to lead day-to-day cropping operations in a large-scale mixed farming setup north of Deniliquin, in the Morago/Pretty Pine region. This hands-on leadership role combines operating modern machinery with coordinating seasonal activities and mentoring a small team.

Working with the Farm Manager, you will deliver seasonal plans, optimise irrigation support, and drive safety and efficiency across the aggregation, with growth