Farm Operations Manager

Nambour Christian College; Nambour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite staff parking

Onsite gym discount for employees

Employee assistance program

Free annual flu vaccinations

Salary packaging and staff discounts

Job summary

Nambour Christian College (NCC) seeks an experienced Farm Operations Manager for Berakah Farm on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. This permanent, term-time position (38 hours/week) starts January 2027, reporting to the Head of Agricultural Science to run day-to-day operations safely and sustainably for practical student learning.

You will oversee livestock, crops, and farm infrastructure, manage staff and volunteers, budgets, and records, and contribute to events and community engagement while

Qualifications

• Hands-on farm management experience across livestock and crops.
• Experience with farm infrastructure, equipment and safety.
• Ability to plan budgets, procure supplies and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee livestock, crops and pasture, plus farm infrastructure and equipment.
• Plan resources, facilities and animals for practical lessons.
• Supervise farm staff and volunteers, including line management of support roles.
• Manage budgets, procurement, records and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ensure care of animals outside class times and support farm events and community engagement.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Crop management

Pasture management

Machinery operation

Property maintenance

Leadership

Education

Formal qualification (vocational/tertiary) preferred

Job description

Are you an experienced, hands-on farm manager with a heart for young people? Do you have the skills to lead the day-to-day operations of a working school farm and help create practical agricultural learning experiences where students can grow and flourish? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We welcome applications from suitably experienced candidates for the role of Farm Operations Manager at Berakah Farm. This is a permanent, term-time only position (38 hours per week), commencing January 2027.

Our College

Nambour Christian College (NCC) is an outstanding co-educational, inter-denominational Prep to Year 12 Christian School located in the heartland of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. NCC invests in the education of over 1300 students through our dedicated Junior (P-6), Middle (7-9) and Senior (10-12) sub schools. The mission of NCC is to provide a secure and supportive Christ-centred learning community, where a commitment to excellence, creativity and service is encouraged and modelled.

The College also has a commitment to, and a reputation for, providing a supportive environment for professional development and personal growth of staff. As a staff member at NCC, you can expect to enjoy a strong faith community, regular times of devotion, and outstanding facilities and gardens, all in a unique rainforest setting.Nambour Christian College is a thriving workplace where staff are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

About the role

We are seeking a capable and well‑organised Farm Operations Manager to lead the day‑to‑day management of Berakah Farm. Working closely with the Head of Agricultural Science and the Agricultural Science team, this role ensures the farm operates safely, efficiently and sustainably, while providing high‑quality agricultural learning experiences for our students.

The successful candidate will oversee livestock, crops, pasture, infrastructure and equipment, and plan and prepare the resources, facilities and animals needed for practical lessons. They will supervise and support farm staff and volunteers, including line management of the Teacher Assistant – Agricultural Science, and manage budgets, procurement, records and workplace health and safety requirements. The role also includes ensuring the ongoing care of animals and farm enterprises outside scheduled class times, including weekends and holiday periods, and supporting farm events, community engagement and initiatives that promote Berakah Farm.

Committed to Christian education, the successful candidate will model Christian care and integrity, and help foster a safe and supportive environment where students can learn, grow and discover their God‑given gifts through practical, hands‑on experience.

For more details, please refer to the Position Description, Application Form, and Statement of Faith available on our website.

About You

At NCC, our support staff play a vital role in the life of the College, working alongside teachers to help students reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually.

You are a practical, hands‑on and well‑organised farm professional with a heart for young people. You bring general farm knowledge and experience across animal husbandry, crop and pasture management, machinery operation and property maintenance, and you can plan and prioritise competing demands so that nothing is overlooked.

An effective communicator and team leader, you build positive relationships with students, staff, volunteers, families and external stakeholders. You understand workplace health and safety, risk management and regulatory compliance, and are confident using systems, records and digital tools to manage farm operations. A formal qualification (vocational and/or tertiary) is preferred, and you hold (or are eligible to obtain) a current Queensland Paid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

With a strong personal faith and commitment to the Mission and Vision of Nambour Christian College, you show genuine Christian care for students and model integrity, stewardship and service in all you do. You are also keen to contribute to the wider life of the College, from farm events and community engagement to promoting the educational value and long‑term sustainability of Berakah Farm.

About Us

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive team that share Christian values
• Salary as set out in the NCC Enterprise Agreement
• Free onsite staff parking
• Onsite Gym offering Membership discount to employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Salary packaging and staff discount on NCC school feesas per NCC EA

The practices of the College are based on Biblical Christian principles and values. We seek committed Christians who have a passion to serve, model, guide and support our students, and who will proactively contribute to and participate in the spiritual life of the College.

Nambour Christian College is a child‑safe organisation. Appropriate screening and background checks apply to all appointments.