Senior Operator - Farming - Northern

Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation; 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 – Shepparton VIC

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation

GVW operates a diverse farming enterprise across multiple locations, delivering sustainable and commercially viable agricultural operations that complement our broader business activities.

Supporting the Farm Coordinator and Team Leaders, you will play a key role in leading farming operations across our Northern farming areas, including Tongala, Cobram, Shepparton and surrounding districts.

The role involves a mix of hands‑on farming and leadership responsibilities, including irrigation management, livestock operations, cropping, pasture management, farm maintenance and contractor coordination. You will also provide mentoring and support to farm operators and trainees, contributing to a positive and high‑performing team culture.

You will utilise a range of farm management and computer‑based systems, assist with planning and reporting, and help ensure compliance with operational, environmental and safety requirements.

To meet operational requirements, you will ideally be located within GVW's Northern operating region. Travel across GVW districts may be required from time to time.