Cropping Overseer – The Watermark Aggregation

Cropping Overseer – The Watermark Aggregation

Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Location: Curlewis, 25 minutes south of Gunnedah, NSW

Faulkner Farming is seeking a motivated and capable Cropping Overseer to join our team at The Watermark; a large-scale farming operation located in the NW Slopes/Liverpool Plains region of New South Wales.

Working alongside the Aggregation Manager, you will be overseeing summer and winter cropping programs and driving operational efficiency. With a strong focus on productivity and sustainability, you will be key to achieving successful farming outcomes across the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Farm Aggregation Manager to plan and oversee seeding, spraying, harvesting and grain storage/handling operations.
• Supervise and support staff and contractors to deliver efficient and safe farming practices.
• Manage cropping programs, including scheduling, resource allocation, and monitoring progress.
• Provide input into agronomic decision-making, including crop rotations, soil management, and pest/weed control strategies.
• Monitor crop performance, soil conditions, reporting findings and recommending improvements.
• Ensure machinery, plant, and equipment are maintained and utilised effectively to minimise downtime.
• Oversee general farm maintenance, including fencing and infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance, safety, and operational reporting requirements.
• Drive a strong workplace health and safety culture, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance farm productivity and sustainability.

Skills and Experience:

• We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
• Proven experience overseeing cropping programs at a large-scale farming enterprise.
• Strong agronomy knowledge, with practical understanding of crop rotations, soil management, and pest/weed control.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and coordinating seeding, spraying, and harvesting operations.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate a team.
• Proficiency in the operation, maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with team members, contractors, and management.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make decisions under pressure, while also collaborating as part of a team.
• Demonstrated focus on workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Farm Management (desirable, but practical experience is highly valued).
• Current Driver's Licence (essential).

Advantageous qualifications/experience include:

• Heavy Vehicle (HR) Truck Licence
• ChemCert accreditation
• First Aid certificate
• Confined Space and/or Working at Heights certifications
• Experience using AgWorld and AgriWebb platforms

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package including superannuation.
• Comfortable on-farm housing.
• Career development opportunities within a growing and progressive organisation.
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment.
• Additional benefits negotiable for the right candidate.

About the Property:

The Watermark Aggregation is a 6,000 Ha (~4,400Ha cropping) property located near to Curlewis, 30km south of Gunnedah, 70km northwest of Quirindi, and 80km west of Tamworth. It is a diversified enterprise focusing on mixed cropping and grazing.

About Faulkner Farming:

Faulkner Farming manages mixed farming properties on behalf of institutional investors, with a strong focus on modern and innovative sustainable practices. We are proudly managed by Gunn Agri Partners, a leading agricultural investment firm overseeing assets across cattle production, mixed farming, and permanent crops.

We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and development of our team and offer a positive environment for career progression and innovation in agriculture.

How to Apply:

To apply submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience at quoting reference: Cropping Overseer – Watermark.

Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor's target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.