Farm Manager-Alexandra

HG Turf Group; Alexandra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Opportunity to lead operations at a

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Work in a family-owned business with a

Job summary

HG Turf Group in Victoria is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee daily turf and pasture production, lead a small team, and coordinate with maintenance and logistics to ensure timely harvests and deliveries. The role suits a practical leader with agriculture experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on farming environment.

A competitive salary package is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, or capability to lead, an agricultural or farming environment.
• Experience managing farming operations, preferably turf, crop or pasture management.
• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence operating machinery.
• Ability to lead by example and work well within a team.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily turf production: planting, irrigation, fertilising, spraying, mowing and harvesting.
• Monitor crop performance and implement agronomic programs to maximise turf quality and productivity.
• Plan and coordinate seasonal activities to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Collaborate with the Mechanical Workshop to maintain equipment and ensure availability.
• Coordinate harvesting schedules and timely deliveries with the Logistics team.
• Lead and mentor farm staff, fostering a positive team culture; maintain WHS compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Driver's Licence

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

With over 30 years of expertise, HG Turf Group are a trusted family-owned business known for producing premium quality turf for a wide range of customers including home lawns, commercial developments and professional sports fields. With a strong reputation built on reliability, consistency, and attention to detail, we combine generations of hands-on experience with modern growing practices.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager, or someone ready to take the next step into Farm Management, to oversee the day-to-day operations of our turf and pasture production business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient establishment, maintenance and harvesting of high-quality turf while leading a dedicated team and working closely with other key areas of the business.

This role is ideal for a practical and organised leader with experience in agriculture and/or farm production, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic agricultural environment. Whether you've already managed a farming operation or you're ready to take the next step into Farm Management, this role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established operation and make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of daily turf production, including planting, irrigation, fertilising, spraying, mowing and harvesting.
• Monitoring crop performance and implementing best-practice agronomic programs to maximise turf quality and productivity.
• Planning and coordinating seasonal activities to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Working collaboratively with the Mechanical Workshop to ensure machinery and equipment are maintained, serviced and available to support operations.
• Liaising closely with the Logistics team to coordinate harvesting schedules, product availability and timely deliveries to customers.
• Managing the farm’s pasture program for livestock, including pasture establishment, fertilisation, irrigation and rotational grazing practices.
• Lead, mentor and supervise farm staff, promoting a positive and productive team culture.
• Maintain workplace health and safety compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience leading, or demonstrating the capability to lead, an agricultural or farming environment.
• Experience managing, or playing a significant leadership role within, farming operations, preferably within turf production, crop or pasture management, or a related agricultural enterprise.
• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence operating machinery
• Ability to lead by example and work well within a team
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Competitive salary package (based on experience)

Benefits

• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Opportunity to lead operations at a well-established mixed farming enterprise
• Work with a respected and growing Australian and International brand
• Work in a family-owned business with a supportive work culture.

About You

You are a motivated, hands-on leader who enjoys farming and getting the best from your team.

• Have experience in agriculture, horticulture or mixed farming operations
• Build strong relationships with team and colleagues
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Can be proactive in identifying improvements to systems and processes
• A genuine passion for farming and working outdoors

If you're passionate about agriculture and looking for the opportunity to lead, or take the next step into Farm Management, we'd like to hear from you.