Cropping Overseer – Faulkner Farming (Gragin)
Full-time | On-Site | Near Inverell, NSW
About The Property
The Gragin Aggregation is a 4,000 Ha (2,400Ha cropping) mixed farming property located 30km north-east of Warialda and 55km north-west of Inverell. With ~2,500ha of crop and grazing country (1,290ha currently cropped and further transformation underway), Gragin grows barley, wheat, canola, sorghum and forage oats, with both winter and summer harvest programs supported by casual seasonal labour.
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 $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed across five investment platforms. Gunn Agri manages agriculture assets Australia wide in mixed farming, grains, grass fed protein, tree nuts, stone fruit and natural capital.
We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and development of our team and offer a positive environment for career progression and innovation in agriculture.
The Opportunity
The Cropping Overseer will oversee the daily execution of cropping programs across the aggregation, ensuring activities align with production plans, seasonal priorities and long-term development goals.
This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with the Farm Manager, Aggregation Manager and Agronomy team to deliver high-quality results while supporting the capability, safety and performance of the wider team.
If you’re a practical operator with strong agronomic understanding and a passion for well-executed, modern broadacre systems, this role offers significant scope to contribute, lead and grow.
The opportunity
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for an experienced cropping professional who wants real influence on how a large-scale operation is run.
You’ll oversee day-to-day cropping activities while also contributing to seasonal planning, longer-term strategy and continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with the Farm Manager and broader operations team, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and high-performing farming systems.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Leading and coordinating broadacre cropping operations across the seasonWorking alongside the Farm Manager on rotations, timing and program deliveryUsing seasonal conditions and on-ground observations to guide decisionsSupporting development and delivery of annual plans, budgets and infrastructure projectsLeading, mentoring and developing the cropping team and setting clear daily prioritiesEnsuring machinery, systems and infrastructure are operated safely and maintained wellDriving continuous improvement through better systems, data and technologyBuilding strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors and stakeholdersChampioning safety, compliance and company values in everything you do
About You
You’re a capable cropping leader who enjoys being hands-on and working closely with your team. You bring sound judgement, strong agronomic understanding and the ability to balance production, people and systems.
You’ll Likely Bring
Experience in a Cropping Manager, Overseer or Senior Operator role on large-scale broadacre farmsStrong practical knowledge of agronomy, seasonal timing and cropping systemsConfidence leading teams and developing people on the jobComfort using modern farm technology and operational dataA collaborative mindset and genuine interest in improving how things are done
Formal qualifications are welcomed but not essential — experience, leadership and capability matter most.
Why this role stands out
Permanent, full-time senior role with competitive remunerationGenuine influence over cropping programs at scaleWell-resourced operation backed by a leading agricultural investment managerProfessional, safety-focused team cultureClear development pathways across the Transforming Farming PlatformOpportunity to contribute to a long-term, sustainable farming vision
How To Apply
If you're a skilled cropping professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply and be part of a team shaping the future of sustainable, large-scale agriculture.
Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.