Senior Farm Operations Leader – Cross-Farm Excellence

Mulgowie Farming Company; Bowen; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulgowie Farming Company in Eastern Australia is seeking a senior Farm Manager to own daily farm operations in the Bowen area. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role acts as deputy to the Farm Operations Manager and leads cross-farm activities with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage budgets, people and crop performance, align operations with strategic goals, and drive lean practices while ensuring GAP/HACCP compliance and reliable harvests

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in large-scale vegetable row cropping or equivalent.
• Experience in farm management or senior supervision across multiple teams or farming areas.
• Experience deputising for, or coordinating alongside, a more senior operations manager.
• Lean principles in a farming environment.
• Demonstrated financial accountability including budget and cost management.
• Chemical, spraying and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong commitment to OHS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take full management accountability for a designated farming area, including budget, people and crop performance.
• Manage day-to-day execution of the farm operational plan to deliver quality, yield and safety targets.
• Coordinate cross-farm activities including labour allocation, equipment sharing and harvest scheduling.
• Lead cross-farm pre-season planning and post-season reviews as directed.
• Monitor operational standards and GAP compliance across the farming area.

Skills

Operational leadership

Commercial mindset

People development

Record keeping & reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture

Chemical accreditation

Driver's licence

Job description

Mulgowie Farming Company in Eastern Australia is seeking a senior Farm Manager to own daily farm operations in the Bowen area. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role acts as deputy to the Farm Operations Manager and leads cross-farm activities with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will manage budgets, people and crop performance, align operations with strategic goals, and drive lean practices while ensuring GAP/HACCP compliance and reliable harvests