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Cropping Manager
• Location – Murrayville, VIC
• 4-bedroom home included
• Close to schools
Salary
120000
Full Description
• Location – Murrayville, VIC
About the Company
Our client is a 15,500Ha farming enterprise located near Murrayville, VIC. The farm utilises latest technology, farming practices and John Deer equipment.
About the role
Reporting to the owners, the Cropping Manager will lead and continuously improve all cropping operations, combining strategic planning with hands-on management. Reporting to the owner, this mid- to senior-level role is responsible for profitability, productivity, safety, and quality of the broadacre cropping program (wheat, Barley, Canola, Lentils, Lupins and other winter crops).
Main Responsibilities
(must be demonstrated in your application letter/resume)
• Assist with crop planning and agronomy including rotations, fertiliser, pest/disease management
• Oversee and participate in sowing, spraying, and harvesting operations.
• Operate and maintain machinery including harvesters, tractors, sprayers, and trucks
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate staff and contractors during busy seasons
• Manage logistics including grain cartage, storage, and delivery
• Ensure WHS compliance and chemical record-keeping
• Maintain cropping infrastructure and contribute to whole-farm program
• Keep accurate records and provide reports to the owner
Requirements
Education / Experience / Skills
• 5+ years’ broadacre cropping experience
• Proficiency in John Deer harvesters, tractors, sprayers, and truck operation
• Strong mechanical aptitude for maintenance and troubleshooting
• Leadership and communication skills to manage staff and liaise with owner
• Current valid manual Driver’s License
• Heavy Rigid (HR) license, Heavy Combination (HC) highly desirable
• Chemical User Certification (ChemCert or ACUP – Victoria) desirable
Application
Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd thanks all applicants. However, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
For confidential enquiries call Andrew, Nick, Peter or Wayne on 1300 247 421 and email your resume in Word format to apply@agrecruit.com.au quoting J3698 or apply via www.agrecruit.com.au
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