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Farm Manager
• Location, Laidley QLD
• Attractive base + superannuation + Maintained Vehicle + On‑Farm Housing
Salary
130000
Full Description
• Location, Laidley QLD
• Attractive base + superannuation + Maintained Vehicle + On‑Farm Housing
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognised producer of fresh vegetables. With a focus on Laidley Valley, we operate as a profit centre reporting directly to the CEO and are investing in efficiency, sustainability and innovation.
About the role
Lead day‑to‑day farm operations across cropping, irrigation, machinery and people leadership. Principal crops are beans and corn with scope to trial off‑season rotations (e.g., mung beans, popcorn, cotton; mixed farm hay). Full P&L accountability with strong operational autonomy.
Main Responsibilities
(must be demonstrated in your application letter/resume)
• Annual crop plans, budgets and forecasts
• Planting, fert, pest/disease programs and harvest coordination
• Operate hard‑hose boom irrigators, centre pivots and limited drip
• Oversee JD tractors, Mizotty high‑rise sprayers and maintenance planning
• Lead a predominantly casual workforce (approx. 12) with WHS compliance
• Maintain Freshcare, HARPS, HACCP records and audit readiness
• Weekly/monthly reporting to CEO
Requirements
Education / Experience / Skills
• 8+ years in farm/production management (vegetables preferred)
• Strong irrigation, machinery and team leadership capability
• Commercial acumen and systems discipline
• Track record of delivering yield and cost outcomes safely
Benefits
• $105,000 + Super (11–12%)
• On‑farm housing + Maintained Dual‑Cab Colorado
• Relocation assistance + PPE + development
Application
Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd thanks all applicants. However, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
For confidential enquiries call Andrew, Nick, Peter M, Cameron, or Wayne on 1300 247 421 and E-mail your resume in Word format to apply@agrecruit.com.au quoting J3647 or apply via www.agrecruit.com.au
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