Due to business expansion, we are seeking a proactive and self-motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Cropping Manager. We are a family-run business engaged in mixed dryland and irrigated cropping, cattle breeding and a feedlot, farming over 7,000 hectares of wheat, barley, oats, chickpea, sorghum, corn and cotton. Benefits: Family home on the farm Capped household electricity provided Close proximity to Dalby, QLD Salary above industry standard Access to new plant and equipment including John Deere Gen 4 and Gen 5 technology On-the-job training, and opportunities for upskilling Opportunities for increased responsibility as you progress within the business Role and Responsibilities: As the Assistant Cropping Manager, you will report directly to the Cropping Manager. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for agriculture and a drive for personal growth, with a commitment to maintaining a tidy and efficient workplace. You will be responsible for: Leading and collaborating with the cropping team Managing the prioritisation of work programmes and task completion Operating plant and machinery, including boom sprayers Training staff in machinery use and proper operational procedures Supervising irrigation processes Maintaining machines and farm assets Ensuring cleanliness of machinery and the general appearance of the farm Upholding safety standards, including strict adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) use Requirements: Quick learner with the ability to positively teach others Meticulous in both paper and electronic record-keeping A 'lead from the front' attitude Experience with John Deere GPS systems At least four years’ experience in broadacre cropping Experience in flood irrigation (desirable but not essential) A current manual driver’s licence (HC or MC is essential) Please send your updated resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. For further details, contact Jess Frelek on 0424 964 187. The AgWay Recruitment Pty Ltd.
