Aggregation Manager – Wilga Farming (Crillee Aggregation, NSW)
Location: Crillee Aggregation (near Dubbo, NSW)[DC1] Permanent, 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. You'll 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.
What You’ll Do
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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 with Wilga’s strategic goals.
- Lead and contribute to development projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful delivery and support operational excellence.
- Oversee the use, care, and maintenance of fixed and mobile assets including a modern fleet.
- Lead, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of safety, and 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 management, budgeting and planning capability
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence
Why Join Wilga Farming?
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Lead a significant farming aggregation with real autonomy and influence
- Work with modern farming systems, equipment and technology
- Join a progressive and growing agricultural business
- Competitive remuneration package including family accommodation (Spacious 4-bedroom family home and yard/personal sheds, 2-bedroom guest cottage and 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 (3,183ha), Crillee (2,471ha) and Hallerton (1,130ha).
Hallerton, Crillee and Kooroora form the Crillee Aggregation. It includes approximately 5,850 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:
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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 species Geijera parviflora, 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 Australia’s 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. Our track record of success reflects the strength of our values and we’re growing because of them.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced agricultural leader ready to drive performance and sustainability on a progressive, large-scale operation, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply and submit your current resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role.
For further enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
Employer Questions
Please address the following in your cover letter:
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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?
Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor’s target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.
