Farm General Manager

at  Warakirri Asset Management

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Warakirri is excited to be in the market for a Farm General Manager for a large-scale institutional cropping aggregation (irrigated cotton and dryland) in south-west Queensland.
The aggregation is ~25,000ha across a number of assets located in the Border Rivers zone of southern Queensland, approximately 100km from Goondiwindi. The farm’s strategic location and operational efficiency aligns strongly with Warakirri’s commitment to being recognised as a best-in-class business, providing meaningful long-term opportunities for our people and a positive impact on the communities and environment in which we operate.

• Provide strong safety leadership, promote and execute a positive safety culture across the farm.
• Foster effective teamwork and collaboration between employees, across farms and with management.
• Leading and developing a team of Area Managers and broader farm team to reach their individual and team potential.
• Complete farm resource plans and work closely with HR in the selection and recruitment farm employees.
• Mentor farm employees and provide the support required for them to grow and develop.
• Manage farm employee performance through identifying high performers, develop succession plans, identifying performance gaps and organise relevant training and development.
• Operational and strategic management of the farming operations to meet investment performance objectives.
• Senior-level planning and strategy execution, including pre and post-season review and planning days.
• Working closely with corporate and agronomy team to develop and implement approved farm operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure cropping activities are well organised, resourced and production budgets are achieved with consideration to seasonal conditions.
• Manage the substantial water entitlement portfolio in line with licence rules, including the maintenance of accurate records.
• Ensure accurate Oversee accurate and timing monthly administration tasks.
• Ensure accurate and timely farm management records and data within various management systems, including but not limited to Timesheets (Deputy), Farm Records (AgWorld), Accounts Payable (SAPConcur), Grain Management System (AgriChain), Contractor Management System (Protech) and Safety Management System (Lucidity).
• Review individual paddock / block performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives that maximise return.
• Implement and oversee processes, controls and policies as they relate to the Operations.
• Coordinate and execute farm capital improvement projects and R&M plans in line with approved budgets.
• Managing relationships with a broad group of service providers, vendors, industry stakeholders, and business partners.
• Overseeing multiple operational and development projects.
• Monitoring and reporting on all facets of the operational and financial performance of the farming enterprise.
• Promote a culture that reflects the organisation’s values, encourages high performance and drives an inclusive and engaged culture.