Assistant Manager - Lynora Downs

Assistant Manager – Lynora Downs Cropping

Central Queensland

Permanent / Full-time position

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support our Farm Manager on our Lynora Downs broadacre cropping property in Central Queensland. This role will be suitable for someone who has experience in cropping (ideally cotton) and is experienced in managing small teams of staff.

Along with an operational leadership opportunity, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding family life in regional Central Queensland. Family accommodation is available, and farm hand opportunities may also be available for a partner, making this an attractive option for a couple or family wanting to live and work in an agricultural community.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will be responsible to:

• Provide farm management cover in the absence of the Farm Manager
• Crop establishment including bed preparation, fertilising, sowing and cultivation
• Irrigation coordination, implementation and maintenance
• Crop management including herbicide and pesticide application
• Operation of broadacre farming plant and equipment including airseeder, precision plant and self-propelled spray unit
• General farm duties including repair and maintenance
• Oversee the implementation and embedding of the digital safety platform and safety processes on farm
• Contribute to a positive and productive working environment
• Promote a strong safety culture by demonstrating safe work practices and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Identify training needs and support the development of team members
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of farming systems, operational processes, and environmental and safety outcomes
• Ensure accurate records are maintained for development and operational inputs, maintenance activities, chemical applications, fertiliser programs, irrigation, safety requirements, payroll and cost allocation timesheets

Requirements

Essential

• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence
• You will have extensive broadacre cropping experience. Experience with cotton and siphon and pivot irrigation is preferred
• You will have a proven track record of operating the machinery listed and have sound mechanical knowledge
• Experience managing teams, including employees, labour hire personnel and contractors
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for budgeting and reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Current Chemical Certificate
• You will be flexible, reliable and available to work hours which may vary to meet operational demands

Desirable

• Formal leadership training
• Safety-related training and qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• A package designed to support family life, including family accommodation, a work vehicle and mobile phone
• Farm hand employment opportunities may also be available for a partner
• Salary continuance insurance and life insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

Submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the requirements of the role and your resume, via our website. Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Appointment to the role is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which may include medical screening, reference checks and right to work verification.

About Rural Funds Management

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.5 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 29 years’ experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of ‘Managing good assets with good people.’ We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace.

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 270 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.