Gunn Agri Partners is pioneering a new era in sustainable farming and ecological stewardship. Through our newly developed platform, we're reimagining large-scale agriculture by integrating regenerative cropping (both irrigated and rain-fed) and livestock operations with high-integrity, biodiverse carbon credit projects. At the core of this mission is our commitment to ecological restoration in high-priority regions across Eastern Australia—blending productivity with planet-positive impact.
We are now looking for an experienced Irrigation Cropping Manager to lead our irrigation cropping operations across our large-scale aggregation in the Emerald region in Central Queensland. Working alongside the Aggregation Manager, you'll manage production programs, optimise irrigation systems, and develop a high-performing team to deliver strong farming outcomes.
What You'll Do
* Oversee day-to-day irrigation cropping operations to deliver high-performing, innovative farming outcomes.
* Manage and optimise irrigation systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
* Lead, train and develop the cropping team to achieve high performance and safety standards.
* Work with managers and agronomists to plan budgets, cropping schedules and infrastructure projects.
* Drive continuous improvement and adopt new technologies to enhance productivity.
About You
* You have experience managing large-scale irrigated cropping operations (cotton experience is a bonus; wheat and barley also valuable).
* You bring strong agronomy knowledge and love being hands-on in the field.
* You're a natural leader who can coach, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
* You're confident using farm technology systems, including AgWorld, tractor GPS (e.g. GreenStar) and moisture monitoring probes.
* You have strong literacy, numeracy and record-keeping skills.
* Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Agronomy or Farm Management are desirable, but your practical experience speaks just as loudly.
What We Offer:
* Be part of a pioneering, sustainability-driven agribusiness.
* Work with a professional team backed by institutional investment and industry expertise.
* Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
* Competitive remuneration package and supportive workplace culture.
* Comfortable on site-housing and vehicle.
How to Apply:
If you're passionate about sustainable agriculture and ready to lead in a role that blends commercial farming with environmental responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the Apply button and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
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Employer questions
When applying, please address the following in your cover letter:
* What experience do you have managing large irrigation cropping operations?
* How have you led a team to meet farming goals?
* What irrigation systems have you worked with? How did you save water or make irrigation better?
* Have you made any changes that improved how the farm runs or made it more efficient?