Farm Manager | Kolora Farms

Shape the Future of a Growing Agricultural Business

Are you an ambitious agricultural professional looking for the opportunity to make your mark?

Kolora Farms is embarking on an exciting new chapter following recent acquisition and investment. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to lead our 1,000-sow pig production enterprise and play a key role in driving operational performance, continuous improvement and future growth.

With strong owner support and a willingness to invest heavily in infrastructure, technology and innovation, the business is focused on creating a world class pig farming facility.

Reporting directly with the Managing Director, you will lead the farm's day-to-day operations while helping shape its long-term direction, productivity, and growth. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and hands-on pig production specialist ready to step into a leadership role and take this business to the next level.

About the Role

As the Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the farm's pig production operations, including breeding, farrowing, animal health, welfare, and genetic management. You will lead a small team, drive operational excellence, and ensure the business maintains the highest standards of safety, compliance, animal welfare, and sustainability. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily pig production activities including breeding, farrowing, weaning and husbandry
• Managing animal health, welfare and biosecurity programs
• Driving the farm's genetic improvement program
• Supervising, mentoring and developing farm staff
• Managing labour planning, rostering and performance
• Overseeing purchasing, inventory, maintenance and operational budgets
• Ensuring compliance with APIQü® quality assurance, environmental and industry standards
• Contributing to strategic planning, infrastructure development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with the Managing Director to deliver business objectives

About You

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing operational management with strategic thinking. You thrive in environments where you can influence outcomes, develop high-performing teams and continuously improve systems and processes.

To be successful, you will have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar pig farm management role
• Strong understanding of pig production systems and animal husbandry
• Demonstrated people leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Sound commercial and operational awareness
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
• A current unrestricted driver's licence

Why Join Kolora Farms?

• Opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing farming operation
• Work directly with decision-makers and contribute to strategic growth
• Genuine autonomy and ownership of the farm's performance
• Lead, develop and strengthen the existing team and workplace culture
• Long-term career growth within a progressive agricultural business
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience, including the potential for a company vehicle and on-farm accommodation

Apply Now

If you're passionate about modern livestock production and are ready to take the next step in your agricultural career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Kolora Farms and help build the future of a growing and innovative farming business.

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Grower Services Officer

Bundaberg, Queensland | Full-time

Bundaberg Sugar Limited is seeking a motivated and technically capable Grower Services Officer to join our Cane Supply team.

This is a varied role combining grower engagement, cane supply operations and GIS technology. The successful applicant will work closely with growers, harvesting groups and internal teams to support effective communication, harvest planning and informed decision-making across the cane supply network.

Reporting to the Cane Supply Manager, the role would suit an agricultural professional with GIS capability or a graduate or near-graduate looking to apply their GIS training within the sugar industry.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships within the sugar cane growing and milling environment.
• Act as a key point of communication between growers, harvesting groups and the Cane Supply Department.
• Observe and report on harvesting performance, production rates, equipment performance, quality control and cane losses.
• Record and analyse information to support timely responses to grower enquiries, including CCS variations.
• Assist the Traffic Office by managing and sharing cane supply information.
• Use GIS tools to map and analyse farm blocks, harvest progress and spatial productivity patterns.
• Expand GIS information into an intradepartmental user portal.
• Coordinate grower estimates, harvest rosters and the annual Harvesting Group Safety Forum.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, information sharing and decision-making through GIS, technology and AI.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Agricultural experience in cane production or a related field.
• A current driver's licence.
• Experience using cane supply chain operational databases or software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Confidence using AI tools in a workplace environment.
• GIS training from a Queensland university or equivalent, either as a graduate or near-graduate.
• Experience using GIS software for data capture, management, modelling and map visualisation.
• An understanding of spatial analysis, remote sensing and image processing.
• Exposure to web mapping, geospatial processing or GIS programming and automation.
• The ability to apply GIS knowledge to practical agricultural and operational challenges.

You will also be an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You will be organised, curious and innovative, with high standards and a practical “can-do” approach.

This is an opportunity to apply agricultural knowledge and emerging technology in a role that directly supports growers, harvesting operations and the broader Bundaberg sugar industry.

Why Bundaberg, Queensland?

Living in Bundaberg offers a unique blend of professional opportunities and lifestyle benefits:

• Enjoy a more affordable lifestyle, with reasonably priced housing, abundant fresh local produce and a laid-back atmosphere.
• Be part of a welcoming regional community with access to quality schools, reliable healthcare, and modern recreational facilities.
• Located near the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg boasts stunning beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities.
• The town where the turtles call home, where the beach meets the reef and the world-class rum is crafted.

Ready to Apply?

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

Applicants must have an ongoing right to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application.