Assistant Farm Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Assistant Farm Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

Our client is a family run, mixed farming operation that’s been in the area for 50 years. (3rd generation farmers) Currently run as a single man operation with seasonal labour / contractors.
 
Enterprise

• Mixed farming enterprise – two irrigation properties 1750 ha  3400 ha of grazing country leased.
• Located: 22 km from Moulamein NSW, South West Riverina
• Operation includes: Merino sheep for wool and fat lamb production 3000 head self-replacing merino flock, includes 100 head AI program with expansion planned
• Fodder conservation / on farm hay production 200 ha of irrigated pasture. 200 ha of Rice / summer cropping  Opportunistic winter cereals – 200 ha Ideally 4000 megs of water used annually.  

 
Job Description

• Full time assistant farm manager or equivalent
• Expectation will be 2500 hours annually – average of 50 hours per week.
• Employee must be flexible in relation to work hours / availability due to seasonal nature of business.
• To work with manager and contractors.
• To understand all aspects of farming operation and be able to provide valuable input, advice and feedback.
• To be able to take over day to day running in absence of manager.
• Hands on position – employee must be physically and mentally fit with ability to work alone.
• Must be able to undertake all farm maintenance, livestock processing and management (excluding shearing) be machinery competent (ground preparation through to harvest).
• Be telephone and computer literate, with competent communication skills.  

 
Skill criteria

• Sheep experience - essential
• Cropping experience – essential
• Machinery maintenance – essential Irrigation experience – essential
• Rice experience – desirable but not essential.
• Would prefer someone with a trade or tertiary qualification – desirable but not essential. (applicant will not be overlooked if they come with strong background / experience)
• Drivers licence – essential
• Chemical users – essential
• Truck, motorbike and gun licence – desirable but not essential
• Time management skills – essential  

Successful application

• Share responsibility of management roles with owner
• Be able to share advice / have input on production, enterprise ideas
• Encouraged to contribute on the business not just in the business
• Passionate about agriculture / rural industries
• Reliable and punctual Honest with a good work ethic Clean and tidy, well-kept vehicle and personal appearance Orderly work regime
• Must be positive and passionate with a glass half full attitude
• Pro-active and initiative Self-motivated – self-starter / self-thinker
• Willing to re-locate and live in a small community that has a flourishing community of young children and families.
• Prefer a rural background, but not essential
• Must be open to mentorship from manager
• Be able to get along with owner’s family, be a mate.  

 
Package available

• Competitive annual salary (plus super)
• Three-bedroom weatherboard house, partially re-furbished with new floor coverings and fresh paint.
• Wood heating and new reverse cycle heating / cooling included.
• Electric stove top and rainwater tanks.
• Garage available.
• Power included with a limit of $1000 per quarter
• Brand new 4WD dual cab ute for work and private use.
• Fuel for work purposes included.
• Utilities to be negotiated with the right applicant.  

 
To Apply
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For further information, please contact Richard Broughton on 02 92239944 or [email protected]

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