Team Leader - Farming
AU
About the Company
Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our core purpose is to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable water services to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
A rare and exciting opportunity presents for an experienced farming professional to support our Farm Coordinator in leading, managing and directing the commercial farming activities.
Our Shepparton farm, Elderslie Park, is our largest with an agricultural area of 650ha. Outside of Elderslie Park, GVW operates 23 other smaller farms, located from Cobram in the North and Merrijig in the South.
Your focus will be on leading the agricultural operations of those smaller farms outside of Elderslie Park and represents a fantastic opportunity to apply your specialist skills to lead a small team providing best practice sustainable, efficient and profitable commercial farming expertise corporation wide.
Drawing upon your agricultural experience, sound knowledge of water and wastewater you will provide a hands-on approach to managing farming activities including sheep, cattle and irrigation.
You will set the standard for safe working practice and your success in the role will be derived from your ability to provide specialist farming skills and expertise to lead the management of farms.
A qualification in Agriculture is required (or you will be supported to complete) and will be complimented with your proven experience.
About your new role...
As Team Leader Farming, you will:
- Provide leadership and direction to the farming team, ensuring daily operations run smoothly.
- Support the Farm Coordinator and other Team Leader Farming (Elderslie Park) in planning, resourcing and delivering farming activities aligned with GVW’s strategic goals.
- Lead by example in promoting safety, wellbeing and GVW’s values across all farming operations.
- Deliver specialist advise and support in irrigated farming, livestock management, cropping and farm maintenance.
- Coordinate reactive, planned and preventative works while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
- Assist with budgeting, asset management and performance reporting to drive profitability and sustainability.
- Plan and deliver small agricultural capital improvement programs.
With a solid background in the farming sector or similar environment and proven leadership in operations or works environments you would be a great addition to a dedicated team who will value your expertise and ability to encourage and support their growth.
About you...
To be considered for this role you must have demonstrated some of the following:
- Certificate 4 or above in Agriculture, (or willingness to commence and complete studies within 2 years) or a lessor or comparable qualification with a minimum of 7 year’s experience relevant to the industry.
- Certificate 4 or above in Leadership or Management (or equivalent) or willing to commence studies with a commitment to complete within 2 years.
- Extensive experience in the farming sector, or similar industry.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team in an operational and/or works environment
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate team members
- Demonstrated experience in problem solving with a solutions focus
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A strong safety value aligned to commitment and focus.
- Committed to contributing positively to your team and the organisation
Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or have a visa permitting you to work in Australia and hold a current driver's licence.
Where you'll be working...
Don't take our word for the amazing liveability/lifestyle benefits of the regions we service, check out these sites to learn about where you could work and play; Greater Shepparton region, Go Seymour, Go Nagambie and Strathbogie Shire Podcasts
What you'll get...
You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.
- Classification: Applicants who meet the essential qualifications and experience criteria will be recognised at GVW4 (from $99,371). Applicants not meeting all of the essential criteria will commence at GVW3 top of band ($97,767) and progress to GVW4 once essentially qualified and suitably experienced.
- Based in Shepparton or Seymour (open to discussion) with the role leading the agricultural operations of 23 smaller farms across the organisation
- An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices
- Work/life balance – enjoy rostered days off (RDO) - 12 per year
- Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in
- Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities
- An organisation where safety is the highest priority, committed to continuous improvement of safe work practices and positively supporting the wellbeing of its staff including - health management programs flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual performance reviews that encourage recognise and reward performance
- Supportive team culture
- Flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace
For further information on this position, you are encouraged to contact Justin Walta, Manager – Commercial Operations on 0437 801 511
Applications close 11.59pm Friday 14 November 2025
Interested?
Please apply via our online portal, clicking the blue "apply" button below
*Please note, when you click the apply button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment related questions. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and address key selection criteria when prompted
Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
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