Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal
AACo is on a journey to unlock the full potential of our land — not just for today, but for the future of better beef. We’re looking for a Cropping Manager to drive our feed and commercial cropping programs across diverse landscapes and systems. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends agronomy expertise, operational know-how, and strategic thinking to deliver sustainable, safe, and profitable outcomes. Success in this role requires extensive travel across our properties, engaging with teams on the ground to ensure consistency, innovation, and impact across multiple locations.
Who We Are
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is a leading food and agriculture company that produces high-quality Wagyu beef while delivering nature-led solutions at scale. Established in 1824, we’re proud to be Australia’s oldest continuously operating company – and we’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be with the support, training and chance you need to shape your career your way. We’re proud of our history and deeply committed to sustainably feeding the future - and we’d love you to be part of it.
Job Description
This role can be based in either Brisbane, Toowoomba, Roma, Emerald, Mt Isa, Julia Creek and report to ourExecutive General Manager Pastoral Operations.
As Cropping Manager, you’ll take charge of:
- Planning and executing winter and summer cropping programs across dryland and irrigated systems.
- Aligning forage production with feedlot and backgrounding nutritional needs.
- Leading pasture development to support livestock operations.
- Applying agronomic expertise to improve yields, soil health, and long-term sustainability.
- Operating and maintaining key farming equipment and irrigation systems.
- Collaborating with feedlot teams to forecast and fulfil internal feed requirements.
- Managing budgets and reporting on crop performance and seasonal conditions.
- Championing safety and compliance across all cropping activities.
- Engaging stakeholders across stations, feedlots, and external partners.
Desired Skills and Experience
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in large-scale cropping operations, including dryland and irrigated systems.
- Strong agronomy background, with a focus on pasture and forage crops.
- Proficiency in farming equipment and irrigation systems.
- Experience with Agworld and mapping tools.
- Leadership capability — able to build, coach, and engage teams.
- Commercial acumen and budget management skills.
- Strong safety mindset and WHS knowledge.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Willingness to travel across regions.
- Qualifications in agriculture or agronomy (desirable).
- Current driver’s licence and chemical accreditation.
Why AACo?
We’re a values-led organisation where curiosity, generosity and accountability guide how we work. We care deeply about our people, our animals and the land on which we live and work, and we’re proud of our legacy — one that’s rooted in history and driven by innovation.
- Tailored career developmentand leadership growth opportunities
- Flexible work arrangementsto support balance and wellbeing
- Access to industry-leading trainingand mentoring
- A collaborative, inclusive culturewhere your impact is valued
- Connection to a meaningful purpose
Ready to lead cropping into the future? Apply now. Extraordinary is calling.
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