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
o 8+ years in farm / production management (vegetables preferred)
o Strong irrigation, machinery and team leadership capability
o Commercial acumen and systems discipline
o Track record of delivering yield and cost outcomes safely
Benefits
o $105,000 + Super (11‑12%)
o On‑farm housing + Maintained Dual‑Cab Colorado
o Relocation assistance + PPE + development
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