Senior Farming Operator & Team Lead, Northern Region

WIOA; Greater Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time position

Regional lifestyle benefits

12 RDOs per year

Supportive leadership team

OHS and staff wellbeing programs

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is seeking a Senior Operator – Farming to join our Commercial Operations team and lead farming activities across GVW’s Northern region, including Tongala, Cobram, Shepparton and surrounding districts.

The role combines hands-on farming with leadership, including irrigation management, livestock operations, cropping, pasture management, farm maintenance and contractor coordination.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Agriculture; or Certificate III in Agriculture with at least 5 years' relevant experience; or 7+ years relevant experience.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in farm agriculture including irrigation, livestock, feedlot and cropping operations.
• Experience leading, coaching or supporting a small team
• Experience in livestock and pasture management, particularly cattle or sheep operations
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems and equipment
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and utilise farm management software and digital systems
• A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational, self-management and problem‑solving skills
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to work outdoors in a range of conditions

Responsibilities

• Lead farming operations across our Northern region, including irrigation, livestock, cropping and pasture management.
• Mentor and support farm operators and trainees to build a high-performing team culture.
• Coordinate farm maintenance and contractor activities to meet operational plans.
• Support planning and reporting using farm management systems and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Travel across GVW districts as required to meet operational needs.
• Assist with budgeting and practical hands-on farming responsibilities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Irrigation management

Livestock operations

Pasture management

Crop management

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Agriculture; or Certificate III in Agriculture with 5+ years relevant experience; or 7+ years relevant experience

Tools

AgriWebb

AgWorld

Irrigation systems

Job description

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is seeking a Senior Operator – Farming to join our Commercial Operations team and lead farming activities across GVW’s Northern region, including Tongala, Cobram, Shepparton and surrounding districts.

The role combines hands-on farming with leadership, including irrigation management, livestock operations, cropping, pasture management, farm maintenance and contractor coordination.