Senior Farm Operations Leader: Irrigation, Livestock & Cropping

Goulburn Valley Water; Victoria; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional lifestyle benefits

12 RDOs per year

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is seeking a Senior Operator - Farming to lead farming operations across our Northern region, including Tongala, Cobram, Shepparton and surrounds. The role combines hands-on field work with leadership, mentoring a small team and ensuring safe, sustainable and commercially viable farming activities.

You will oversee irrigation management, livestock operations, cropping, pasture management and farm maintenance, while using farm management software and coordinating

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Agriculture or Certificate III in Agriculture with relevant experience, or 7 years in farming.
• Minimum 7 years in farm agriculture including irrigation, livestock, feedlot and cropping operations.
• Experience leading, coaching or supporting a small team.
• Experience with livestock and pasture management, particularly cattle or sheep.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems and equipment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn farm management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead farming operations across GVW's Northern region, including irrigation, livestock, cropping and pasture management.
• Mentor and support farm operators and trainees to build a high-performing team culture.
• Coordinate contractors and manage farm maintenance and safety compliance.
• Utilise farm management systems and contribute to planning and reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Irrigation management

Livestock management

Cropping and pasture management

Computer skills / farm software

Safe work practices

Strong communication

Driver's licence

AgriWebb / AgWorld familiarity

Education

Certificate IV in Agriculture

Certificate III in Agriculture

7+ years relevant experience in farming

Tools

HC Truck Licence

AgriWebb

AgWorld

Job description

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is seeking a Senior Operator - Farming to lead farming operations across our Northern region, including Tongala, Cobram, Shepparton and surrounds. The role combines hands-on field work with leadership, mentoring a small team and ensuring safe, sustainable and commercially viable farming activities.

You will oversee irrigation management, livestock operations, cropping, pasture management and farm maintenance, while using farm management software and coordinating