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 strong 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)
Strong irrigation, machinery and team leadership capability
Commercial acumen and systems discipline
Track record of delivering yield and cost outcomes safely
Benefits
$105,000 + Super ******%)
On-farm housing + Maintained Dual-Cab Colorado
Relocation assistance + PPE + development
#J-*****-Ljbffr