Aggregation Manager (Crillee Aggregation)

Aggregation Manager Wilga Farming (Crillee Aggregation NSW)
Location: Crillee Aggregation (near Dubbo NSW)DC1Permanent Full-Time Broadacre Cropping

Wilga Farming Australia is looking for an experienced and motivated Aggregation Manager to lead our Crillee Aggregation a large-scale farming operation near Dubbo/Gilgandra New South Wales.

A new opportunity has become available following significant growth in our business creating the chance to join a well-established operation with a supportive team already in place. This is a great opportunity to take responsibility for a large farming business leading people production and day-to-day operations while helping drive the ongoing success of the aggregation.

Reporting to the Regional Manager NSW you will lead the on-farm team and oversee all aspects of the operation from planning and budgeting through to cropping machinery maintenance and safety. Youll work closely with an experienced leadership team who will support you to achieve strong operational and financial results.

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career lead a high-performing operation and be part of a business that continues to invest in its people and growth.

WhatYoullDo

• Lead day-to-day operations of a large-scale broadacre cropping enterprise to deliver strong outcomes.
• Develop and implement seasonal and long-term operational plans aligned withWilgasstrategic goals.
• Leadandcontribute todevelopmentprojects managing resources timelines and budgets to ensure successful delivery and support operational excellence.
• Oversee the use care and maintenance of fixed and mobile assetsincluding a modern fleet.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of safetyand high performance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience managing a mixed farming or broadacre cropping operation
• Strong knowledge of dryland cropping and farm business management
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to develop high-performing teams
• Financial managementbudgetingand planning capability
• Strong communication organisational and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to safety continuousimprovementand operational excellence

Why Join Wilga Farming

• Lead a significant farming aggregation with real autonomy and influence
• Work with modern farming systemsequipmentand technology
• Join a progressive and growing agricultural business
• Competitiveremunerationpackage including family accommodation (Spacious 4-bedroom family homeand yard/personal sheds 2-bedroom guest cottageand Pool) and vehicle
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing platform

About the Property:

The Crillee Aggregation is a large-scale 6730-hectare mixed farming enterprise comprising three properties across the Central West region of NSW Kooroora (3183ha) Crillee (2471ha) and Hallerton (1130ha).

Hallerton Crillee and Kooroora form the Crillee Aggregation. It includes approximately 5850 hectares of dryland cropping 193 hectares of irrigated cropping and 682 hectares dedicated to conservation and operational support.

The property is strategically located between Gilgandra and Dubbo providing access to a major regional city and several welcoming country communities.

With significant scale diverse farming operations and an excellent regional location the Crillee Aggregation offers the successful candidate the opportunity to contribute to a substantial agricultural enterprise and play an important role in its ongoing performance and development.

About Wilga Farming:

• Wilga Farming Australia is an operating platform of Gunn Agri Partners a leading manager of farming operations for Australian and international institutional investors.
• Wilga Farming is named after the native tree speciesGeijeraparviflora commonly known as the Wilga tree an inland Australian species known for its resilience in drought and its value as livestock fodder. Historically while fertile Brigalow and Belah landscapes were quickly brought into production land populated by the hardy Wilga was often overlooked. These legacy shapes our mission: to unlock the agricultural potential of underutilised regions and expand Australias productive farmland.
• At Wilga Farming we offer opportunities for growth in a purpose-driven organisation that values its people prioritises safety and leads with a vision for sustainable agricultural advancement. Ourtrack recordof success reflects the strength of our values andweregrowing because of them.

How to Apply

Ifyourean experienced agricultural leader ready to drive performance andsustainability on a progressive large-scale operationwedlove to hear from you.

Click Apply andsubmityour current resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

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Employer Questions

Please address the following in your cover letter:

• What experience do you have managing large-scale dryland or mixed-farming operations
• How have you led teams to achieve production and performance goals
• What systems or technologies have you implemented to improve farm efficiency or sustainability
• What innovations or operational improvements have you delivered that made a measurable impact