Cropping Manager

About This Role Our client is one of Australia's leading large‑scale corporate farming enterprises, operating extensive and diverse agricultural assets across the country. The business is focused on sustainable production, operational excellence, innovation and long‑term stewardship.

Lead and manage large‑scale dryland fodder cropping operations (10,000 ha)

Develop and execute annual and long‑term cropping programs aligned with corporate strategy

Oversee agronomy planning, soil health programs, and sustainable farming practices

Supervise farm hands and contractors

Coordinate planting, spraying, fertilising, harvesting, and logistics activities

Monitor seasonal conditions and implement responsive risk management strategies

Utilise data, technology, and precision agriculture tools to drive performance

Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and corporate governance standards

Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the operation

Requirements

Experience managing large‑scale dryland cropping enterprises

Demonstrated leadership capability in managing teams within corporate or multi‑site farming operations

Sound agronomic knowledge and practical understanding of dryland farming systems

Experience with farm management systems

A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong communication skills

Benefits

Permanent position

Large, financially stable agribusiness

Ongoing training and development

National operations

About Brunel Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry‑leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions? If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Nathan Blunt at n.blunt@brunel.net or 0402 489 457.

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