Farm Operations Manager

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Warakirri Cropping is hiring a Farm Operations Manager for Lobethal near Esperance to oversee 12,747 hectares and lead Leading Hands and machinery operators, working closely with the Farm Manager, independent agronomy team and in-house precision ag specialists to maximise crop potential through soil amelioration and precision agriculture. The role blends strategic decision making with hands on operations, safety leadership, and contractor management, with opportunity to grow your career across a high performing, safety focused farming community. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience in broadacre cropping, dryland winter crops, and mentoring, plus strong communication. Impressive benefits include a comfortable family home, competitive salary, and learning opportunities. Apply by 12 July 2026, or contact Niki Bosman at [email protected].

Company Description

Why working at Warakirri Cropping is for you? 

You want to work for an Australian owned, safety first, family oriented, innovative, large scale cropping organisation. With over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia you will work for a significant grain producer. We are flexible with the start date, depending on your needs. 

What lifestyle will you find on the farm? 

The farm Lobethal is located along the south coast of Western Australia, approximately 100 km east of Esperance and 30km south of Beaumont. Situated 12kms from some of the best beaches in Australia, allowing fishing opportunity’s and plentiful 4x4 tracks and beach driving. Both primary school and high school bus routes go past the farm.  

Lobethal covers an impressive 12,747 arable ha. The farm is heavily focused on soil amelioration and precision agriculture which are the foundation to push yields beyond historical averages.  

Lobethal in summary: 

• In it's 12th year with Warakirri Cropping, the farm has a strong performance history. 
• 12,747Ha in one contiguous parcel.  
• Investments in amelioration, housing upgrades, new office, machinery sheds, and paddock infrastructure. 
• Operated by a dedicated fulltime and casual staff using mainly John Deere equipment. 

Job Description

What does the Farm Operations Manager at Warakirri Cropping do? 

• The Farm Operations Manager has full oversight into the farm's activities at Warakirri Cropping. 
• Management and supervision of Leading Hand and Machinery Operators. 
• You are a significant contributor to decision-making processes. 
• Collaborate with Farm Manager on daily farm management and performance of the farm. 
• Strong contribution towards operational management, employee and contractor management and leadership, and Workplace Health and Safety. 
• Work closely with the farm manager, independent agronomy team, and in-house precision ag team to monitor and manage crops. 
• Opportunity to maximize crop potential through monitoring and management. 
• Contribute to the development of the farm, its people, and group culture in line with company values. 
• Operate machinery, including spraying, planting, spreading, and harvest. 

Qualifications

Do you recognise yourself in the following statements? 

• You’ve either bring experience in OR are ready for a step up into a leadership role and grow your career in broadacre cropping. 
• You have experience in growing dryland winter crops and operating large-scale cropping equipment, with a willingness to build on your technical expertise. 
• You take pride in mentoring and coaching others. 
• You have excellent communication skills and can work closely with consulting agronomists and contractors. 
• You thrive in a team environment and are recognised for your ability to learn, adopt new practices, and further develop your skills. 
• You bring a high level of initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to solving challenges. 
• You have strong communication skills and are excited to contribute to the success of a high-performing farm operation. 

Additional Information

What makes Warakirri unique? 

• We offer a comfortable family home and attractive salary packages based on experience. 
• Access to the award winning Regional Psychologist Program that provides a fully trained, dedicated psychologist who visits every farm each quarter to facilitate both group and individual sessions.  
• A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what’s the rush. 
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work life balance. 
• The opportunity to meet with other farm teams from across Australia to exchange ideas learn about new equipment and have some fun along the way. These open and honest collaboration events are unique to Warakirri. 
• Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation. 
• An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action. 
• Industry leading parental leave for both primary and secondary caregiver. 

You probably want to hit “apply” now, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Niki Bosman at [email protected] 

Closing date: 12 July 2026 - We will review candidates after this date.