School Farm Operations Lead – Hands-On, Student-Focused

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

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