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Gunn Agri Partners is pioneering a new era in sustainable farming and ecological stewardship. Through our newly developed platform, were reimagining largescale agriculture by integrating regenerative cropping (both irrigated and rainfed) and livestock operations with highintegrity, biodiverse carbon credit projects. At the core of this mission is our commitment to ecological restoration in highpriority regions across Eastern Australiablending productivity with planetpositive impact. We are now looking for an experienced Irrigation Cropping Manager to lead our irrigation cropping operations across our largescale aggregation in the Emerald region in Central Queensland. Working alongside the Aggregation Manager, youll manage production programs, optimise irrigation systems, and develop a highperforming team to deliver strong farming outcomes. What Youll Do Oversee daytoday irrigation cropping operations to deliver highperforming, innovative farming outcomes. Manage and optimise irrigation systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Lead, train and develop the cropping team to achieve high performance and safety standards. Work with managers and agronomists to plan budgets, cropping schedules and infrastructure projects. Drive continuous improvement and adopt new technologies to enhance productivity. About You You have experience managing largescale irrigated cropping operations (cotton experience is a bonus; wheat and barley also valuable). You bring strong agronomy knowledge and love being handson in the field. Youre a natural leader who can coach, motivate and develop a highperforming team. Youre confident using farm technology systems, including AgWorld, tractor GPS (e.g. GreenStar) and moisture monitoring probes. You have strong literacy, numeracy and recordkeeping skills. Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Agronomy or Farm Management are desirable, but your practical experience speaks just as loudly. What We Offer Be part of a pioneering, sustainabilitydriven agribusiness. Work with a professional team backed by institutional investment and industry expertise. Opportunities for professional growth and longterm career development. Competitive remuneration package and supportive workplace culture. Comfortable on sitehousing and vehicle. About Meldora Land Management Meldora Land Management, a platform launched by Gunn Agri Partners, draws inspiration from the Australian native eucalyptus species Melliodora (commonly known as Yellow Box), symbolising its strong connection to Australias natural environment. Meldora Land Management focuses on mixed farming enterprises that integrate sustainable agricultural production with ecological restoration. The platform owns and operates largescale rainfed and irrigated row crop and livestock farms across highpriority ecological regions in Eastern Australia. By embedding biodiversity restoration directly into farming practices, Meldora Land Management advances environmental health alongside agricultural productivity. A key innovation of the Meldora Land Management Platform is its delivery of highintegrity, biodiverse carbon credits using the Environmental Plantings (EP) method. This approach supports carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects, enabling sustainable farming systems that contribute meaningfully to climate action while regenerating farming land. Through this model, Meldora Land Management champions a future where agricultural development and ecological stewardship coexist, driving value for both the environment and the farming community. How to Apply If youre passionate about sustainable agriculture and ready to lead in a role that blends commercial farming with environmental responsibility, wed love to hear from you. Click theApplybutton and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. For further enquiries about this role, please contact us at [email protected] When applying, please address the following in your cover letter: What experience do you have managing large irrigation cropping operations? How have you led a team to meet farming goals? What irrigation systems have you worked with? How did you save water or make irrigation better? Have you made any changes that improved how the farm runs or made it more efficient? Role Type Company Overview 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 industryleading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investors target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grassfed 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. 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