Farm Manager

KLK Farms Pty Ltd t/as Jonlorrie Farms is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead the Jonlorrie Aggregation. Located in York, Jonlorrie Farms is a mixed cropping and livestock agribusiness focused on producing high-quality output, using sustainable practices, and investing in technology to improve innovation and growth.

As Farm Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the management and operation of Jonlorrie Farms. You will lead permanent and seasonal staff, coordinate the annual farm program for both crops and livestock, and work closely with management, agronomists, contractors and suppliers to ensure operations are completed safely, efficiently and on time.

This is a role for someone who can plan early, communicate clearly and keep people, machinery, inputs and timing aligned through the pressure periods of seeding, spraying and harvest.

The role is hands-on. Peak periods will require extended hours, sound judgement and a calm, organised approach to managing competing priorities.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement the annual cropping program across seeding, spraying, fertiliser, crop monitoring and harvest.
• Develop and implement livestock breeding and feeding programs and ensuring the health, welfare and productivity of livestock through regular health checks, vaccination programs and proper nutrition.
• Manage permanent and seasonal staff, including task allocation, training, safety, performance and day-to-day leadership.
• Oversee machinery, vehicles, plant and equipment to maximise reliability, minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Work with management, advisers, contractors and suppliers to implement crop plans, input programs and seasonal priorities.
• Maintain accurate farm records, including operations, inventories, production, plant, grain, stock and management reporting.
• Manage farm budgets, operating costs, repairs and capital planning in line with business expectations.
• Maintain a strong WHS culture across machinery, vehicles, chemical handling, workshops and general farm operations.
• Identify operational risks early and develop practical plans for weather, labour, machinery, pest, disease and seasonal constraints.
• Drive continuous improvement in farm systems, technology, reporting, machinery efficiency and property presentation.

About you

The successful candidate will be an experienced broadacre and livestock operator and leader who can combine practical farm knowledge with strong planning and people management.

You will ideally bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and sufficient experience or at least 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in broadacre crop production, preferably in WA wheatbelt conditions.
• Proven experience in livestock management and production
• Experience managing, or being 2IC on, a sizeable cropping program.
• Strong machinery knowledge across large-scale seeding, spraying and harvest operations.
• The ability to lead and motivate staff, set standards and build a positive team culture.
• Strong communication skills with employees, suppliers, advisers, contractors and management.
• Good attention to detail in planning, record keeping, reporting and operational follow-through.
• A sound understanding of budgets, cost control, farm inputs and seasonal decision-making.
• A modern and diligent approach to WHS.
• Confidence using farm technology, data, precision agriculture tools and farm management systems.
• A practical, accountable and solutions-focused approach.

A full Western Australian driver's licence is required. Heavy Combination licence, ChemCert or equivalent chemical accreditation, forklift, first aid, working at heights and confined-space accreditation will be highly regarded.

Location and lifestyle

Jonlorrie is positioned in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with proximity to York and Northam, and around 1.5-hour drive from Perth.

York and Northam provide important regional services including schooling, retail, banking, health, hospital, pharmacy, doctors, dentist, TAFE, community sport, recreation facilities, gym and swimming pool and offer active local communities, schooling, sport and recreation facilities, and a strong rural community lifestyle.

Package

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant, commensurate with experience.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Manager's residence suitable for family living and all utilities associated
• Work vehicle with provision for personal use.
• Telecommunications and computer hardware.
• Structured annual performance review process.
• Potential participation in a performance-linked incentive framework, subject to policy and board approval.

Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining:

• the scale of cropping and livestock operations you have managed;
• your experience leading permanent and seasonal staff;
• your machinery, seeding, spraying and harvest background;
• your approach to WHS, planning and operational reporting; and
• your availability to relocate to the Northam/York region.

Confidential Enquiries to:

Phone: 08 93898433 or Email: [email protected]

Pay: $140,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Housing provided

Work Location: In person