Job Description

Lawson Grains is Australia’s leading corporate farmer through investments in People, Environments and Best Practice. This has been achieved through a team of passionate people and stakeholders committed to the long-term future of the agricultural industry.

We are pleased to invite applications for the permanent position of Operations Manager at Jemalong Station, located near Forbes in Central New South Wales. You will be joining a team of eight full-time staff, supported by additional casual employees during seeding and harvest.

About the Role:

Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will assist with the daily operations of a large mixed farming aggregation.

What’s included:

• Work vehicle and modern on-farm accommodation including utilities
• 5 weeks leave per year and salary protection insurance.
• Work with the latest technologies and machinery.

About you:

• Have a passion for agriculture, strong drive for results, and a positive, self-motivated approach.
• Demonstrate accountability, practical thinking and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Build strong relationships through effective communication, self-awareness and an adaptable, team-focused approach.
• Remain calm, flexible and positive under pressure while contributing to a safe and supportive work environment.

You will have:

• Experience in dryland and irrigated broadacre cropping, including the operation of associated plant, machinery and systems.
• Strong leadership skills with a people and safety-focused approach, including staff and contractor management experience.
• Proficient in computer systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• High attention to detail across all aspects of the operations, including accurate record keeping.

Accreditations:

• Preferred but not essential - agricultural degree or diploma
• A current driver’s license and heavy vehicle license[RH1.1][NJ1.2]
• Chemical Users Accreditation
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to complete

We offer you:

• An opportunity for supported career growth and personal development.
• A very competitive salary package.
• Workplace safety and wellbeing where we ‘walk the talk’.
• Employee Wellbeing Program – including free counselling, annual medical & skin health checks, annual wellbeing allowance and more!

If you’ve been seeking a rewarding role with a supportive, down-to-earth team, this is the job for you.

Apply today, we’d love to hear from you!