Farm Operations Manager

4 days ago

Australia Warakirri Asset Management Ltd Full time

About the Role

The Farm General Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in managing and overseeing all aspects of the farm operations for Warakirri Asset Management Ltd. This includes leading a farm team, ensuring efficient operational logistics, devising and implementing strategic initiatives and budgets, and optimising the use of our substantial water resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership and Team Management
    • Provide strong safety leadership, promote and execute a positive safety culture across the farm.
    • Foster effective teamwork and collaboration between employees, across farms and with management.
    • Lead and develop a team of Area Managers and broader farm team to reach their individual and team potential.
  • Operational Management
    • Complete farm resource plans and work closely with HR in the selection and recruitment of farm employees.
    • Mentor farm employees and provide the support required for them to grow and develop.
    • Manage farm employee performance through identifying high performers, developing succession plans, identifying performance gaps and organising relevant training and development.
    • Operational and strategic management of the farming operations to meet investment performance objectives.
    • Senior-level planning and strategy execution, including pre and post-season review and planning days.
    • Work closely with corporate and agronomy teams to develop and implement approved farm operating and capital budgets.
  • Financial Management
    • Ensure cropping activities are well organised, resourced, and production budgets are achieved with consideration to seasonal conditions.
    • Manage the substantial water entitlement portfolio in line with licence rules, including the maintenance of accurate records.
    • Oversee accurate and timely monthly administration tasks.
  • Reporting and Compliance
    • Ensure accurate and timely farm management records and data within various management systems.
    • Review individual paddock/block performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives that maximise return.
    • Implement and oversee processes, controls and policies as they relate to the Operations.
  • Relationship Management
    • Manage relationships with a broad group of service providers, vendors, industry stakeholders, and business partners.
    • Oversee multiple operational and development projects.
    • Monitor and report on all facets of the operational and financial performance of the farming enterprise.
  • Culture and Values
    • Promote a culture that reflects the organisation's values, encourages high performance and drives an inclusive and engaged culture.

About You

  • You have a successful track record of managing large-scale irrigated cotton farms, ideally with experience in similar agricultural settings.
  • You possess strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence.
  • You have a strategic mindset and are adept at developing and implementing plans to optimise farm operations and drive long-term success.
  • You have relevant large-scale farm management experience, including knowledge of cotton and irrigation farming.
  • You are a dynamic leader who is both a proactive and commercial thinker, with excellent skills in planning, communication, and execution.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling you to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels and build strong relationships within the agricultural community.
  • Being tertiary qualified will be highly regarded.

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