Operations Manager
About the role
Lead the daily operations of a large-scale cropping and export hay enterprise near Merredin. Reporting to the owner, you will coordinate people, contractors, machinery and seasonal programs while helping build a capable and consistent team.
Duties
- Plan daily, weekly and seasonal farm operations
- Lead staff through seeding, spraying, hay and harvest
- Coordinate contractors, transport and machinery maintenance
- Operate and troubleshoot modern broadacre machinery
- Maintain safe systems and communicate progress to the owner
Skills & experience
- Broadacre cropping experience, ideally including hay or straw
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience coordinating staff, contractors or seasonal teams
- HR licence and capacity to upgrade to an MC licence
- Chemical handling certification, or capacity to obtain it
Benefits
- $120,000-$160,000 plus superannuation
- Fully maintained work vehicle
- Housing provided
- Modern machinery and quality infrastructure
- Direct access to the owner and genuine operational autonomy
About the company
Our client is an established family-owned broadacre farming business operating across multiple properties near Merredin. The business produces grain, oilseeds and export hay and is strengthening its operational structure and farm team.
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