This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
Explore all careersAn Agricultural Manager oversees daily farm operations, from planning to sales, managing budgets, and supervising staff while monitoring market conditions.
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In Australia, a full time Agricultural Manager generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There are 178,500 people working in Australia as a farmer or farm manager and a small percentage of these are hired as Agricultural Managers. Over the next five years this number is expected to drop slightly. Most Agricultural Manager roles can be found in rural or remote areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
An Advanced Diploma of Horticulture is a great qualification to have if you’re thinking of a career as an Agricultural Manager. This two year course has a focus on business administration and will give you the management and leadership skills you need to succeed in this role.
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