This role is responsible for assisting the Farm Manager with the day-to-day management of the farm and its performance. This includes operational management, employee and contractor management and leadership, financial management, and Workplace Health and Safety. The Assistant Manager is expected to pay attention to and have or develop a strong understanding of the agronomic principles and practises implemented on farm. This includes the identification of weeds, signs of pests and diseases, types and rates of chemicals, fertiliser and varieties to be used. The Role Reporting to Farm Manager, you’ll play a key role in daily operations and step up when the manager is away. You’ll work alongside a mix of permanent Farm Hand and team of casuals, contributing to both on-ground farm work and broader decision-making. This role offers exposure to commercial aspects of large-scale cropping for those keen to develop in this area. Key Responsibilities: Lead, train and mentor a mix of casual and permanent staff, ensuring smooth operations year-round. In addition, you will have contractors supporting you in peak periods through the season. Oversee daily operations, from spraying and spreading to seeding and general farm management. Work closely with the Farm Manager to plan activities, coordinate chemical applications, and maintain farm efficiencies. Operate and help maintain a modern fleet, including a new camera boom sprayer and equipment. Champion a strong safety-first culture and embrace digital tools for reporting and planning. Take ownership of tasks, ensuring efficiency without the need for constant direction. What You Bring: Several years experience in dryland cropping operations with strong leadership skills. Ability to lead teams and manage seasonal staff effectively. Exceptional communication skills, working cohesively alongside the Farm Manager to implement a work plan including crop management, people and safety management and CAPEX development programs. Competency in machinery operation, with a focus on spraying, spreading, and seeding. A proactive, hands-on approach to farming with the ability to work independently. A strong work ethic and a results-driven mindset. An HC licence is beneficial but not essential.