09th March, 2026
Long-term leadership opportunity within a progressive and expanding Central Queensland farming enterprise.
- Step into a role with the opportunity to grow into leading the management of 20,000 acres of dryland cropping.
- Develop your capability across the full cropping cycle - from planning through to harvest - while progressively taking on greater leadership of a capable on-farm team.
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration package including accommodation, ute, fuel and power.
Our client is a well-established, family-owned and operated dryland farming enterprise near Clermont, Queensland. With some 20,000 acres dedicated to dryland cropping, the business is recognised as a prominent regional employer and is focused on sustained growth, adaptability and best-practice agriculture in an evolving industry.
This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive enterprise that values innovation, strong leadership, and supports the right person to grow into a significant long-term leadership role. Reporting directly to the owners, the Farm Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the cropping operation. The successful candidate will be independent and decisive, with a genuine passion for crop production and the ability to confidently manage people, machinery and seasonal pressures.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Support and progressively take on responsibility for coordinating the annual crop production program across approximately 20,000 acres of dryland farming.
- Develop capability across the full cropping cycle - including planning, soil management, pest and weed control, seeding and harvest.
- Take a greater leadership role with the on-farm team, supporting, supervising and mentoring permanent and seasonal staff while maintaining best practice and WHS standards.
- Assist with operating and maintaining farm machinery, while building oversight of equipment maintenance programs and providing mechanical support where required.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in extensive broadacre cropping from planning through to harvest.
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills with the capabilities to manage teams under pressure.
- Machinery operation expertise, mechanical aptitude and current chemical handling accreditation.
- Highly motivated, dependable and committed individual with the flexibility to work long seasonal hours.
Additional Particulars:
- Accommodation provided.
- Work ute provided.
- Remuneration negotiable and dependent on experience.
- Applications will be considered as they are received.
- Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.
