Senior Farm Ops Lead - Irrigation, Cropping & Livestock

Goulburn Valley Water; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation in Shepparton is seeking a hands-on Farm Coordinator to lead farming operations across our Northern districts, including Tongala, Cobram, and Shepparton. This full-time, permanent role combines practical farming with leadership responsibilities.

You will manage irrigation, livestock, cropping and pasture work, mentor operators and trainees, and use farm management software for planning and reporting while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Ideally located within GVW's Northern operating region.

Responsibilities

• Lead farming operations across GVW's Northern districts, including Tongala, Cobram, Shepparton.
• Oversee irrigation management, livestock, cropping and pasture activities.
• Coordinate contractors and mentor farm operators and trainees.
• Utilize farm management and computer-based systems for planning and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with operational, environmental and safety requirements.

Job description

Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation in Shepparton is seeking a hands-on Farm Coordinator to lead farming operations across our Northern districts, including Tongala, Cobram, and Shepparton. This full-time, permanent role combines practical farming with leadership responsibilities.

You will manage irrigation, livestock, cropping and pasture work, mentor operators and trainees, and use farm management software for planning and reporting while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.