Farm Manager
FAMILY-OWNED AGGREGATION
CENTRAL TABLELANDS, NSW
3,000 HA MIXED-LIVESTOCK
Our client is a family-owned and operated aggregation in the Central Tablelands of NSW. The new Farm Manager will be based on a 3,000 ha mixed-livestock operation. The property runs a ~5,000-head Angus herd, a 100-head nucleus Hereford herd, and a 3,000 Dorset and composite ewes for prime lamb production.
Position
In this role, you will lead the team in maximising the continued growth and profitability of the property through efficient team leadership of the day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Optimise carrying capacity & achieve the business objectives
- Prepare & execute the farm's operational budgets & strategic plans
- Mentor & provide leadership to manage the work program & performance of the team
- Implement the WHS policies & build on the company's safety culture
- Ensure low-stress stock handling & the highest standards of animal welfare
- Maintain sustainable land management practices & improve aesthetics
- Ensure open communication across all levels of the company
You'll Need
- Post-secondary qualifications in farm management or agribusiness
- Computer literacy with farm or grazing management software
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring leading & motivating a team
- Low-stress stock handling & lifetime ewe management techniques
- Agronomic knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package circa $130,000 - $150,000 will be negotiated with the successful applicant to reflect skills and experience.
The Farm Manager will also be provided residence on-farm in a 4-bedroom double brick home, with an open country-style kitchen, renovated bathroom, split-system air conditioning, a wood heater, and the local school bus right to the gate.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Geoff Lucas on (08) 8201 9999.
Reference number GL4251
- Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia, sponsorship is not available for this role._
**Job Type**
Full-Time Regular
**Location**
Oberon NSW
**Industry**
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION