Farm Manager – Laidley, QLD
Salary:
Location: Laidley, QLD
Attractive base + superannuation + Maintained Vehicle + On‑Farm Housing
Full Description
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognised producer of fresh vegetables. With a focus on Laidley Valley, we operate as a profit centre reporting directly to the CEO and are investing in efficiency, sustainability and innovation.
About the role
Lead day‑to‑day farm operations across cropping, irrigation, machinery and people leadership. Principal crops are beans and corn with scope to trial off‑season rotations (e.g., mung beans, popcorn, cotton; mixed farm hay). Full P&L; accountability with solid operational autonomy.
Main Responsibilities
Annual crop plans, budgets and forecasts
Planting, fert, pest / disease programs and harvest coordination
Operate hard‑hose boom irrigators, centre pivots and limited drip
Oversee JD tractors, Mizotty high‑rise sprayers and maintenance planning
Lead a predominantly casual workforce (approx. 12) with WHS compliance
Maintain Freshcare, HARPS, HACCP records and audit readiness
Weekly / monthly reporting to CEO
Requirements
Education / Experience / Skills
8+ years in farm / production management (vegetables preferred)
Solid irrigation, machinery and team leadership capability
Commercial acumen and systems discipline
Track record of delivering yield and cost outcomes safely
Advantages
$105,000 + Super (11‑12%)
On‑farm housing + Maintained Dual‑Cab Colorado
Relocation assistance + PPE + development
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