Progressive, expanding family-owned pastoral business.
- Excellent salary package with benefits included.
- Career progression into overall farm management may become available.
**The Employer**:
Our clients are successful civil construction business owners, encompassing four family-owned pastoral enterprises within Victoria, with Berrybank Station being one notable aggregation. Within this aggregation, four adjoining properties span 4000 hectares at Lismore, VIC. The enterprise's land use is split between 2800 hectares dedicated to cropping and the remainder to livestock, supporting 5000 prime-line ewes. Operations are backed by a family-owned corporate structure dedicated to innovative and progressive practices, aiming for further investment to increase sheep numbers and expand cropping areas.
The cropping division focuses on dryland broadacre farming, growing Wheat, Canola, and Faba beans and incorporating Clover in the rotation for grazing purposes. The property is well-equipped with modern machinery from leading manufacturers like John Deere, New Holland, and Case. It anticipates the arrival of a new John Deere self-propelled sprayer in September 2024, and harvesting is outsourced to contractors.
**The Role**:
The Operational Cropping Manager will take on significant responsibilities, including managing Berrybank Station's cropping program. This will involve close collaboration with agronomists to develop and implement the annual cropping plan effectively. Leadership is crucial to the position, as the individual will lead a team that maintains a safe working environment. You will report directly to the General Manager of Pastoral Operations and work alongside a livestock overseer, with a team of full-time staff members and occasional additional support as needed.
Another key responsibility is ensuring that all machinery and equipment are kept in optimal condition, underlining the importance of regular maintenance and care. Given the complexities and demands of this role, applicants must have prior experience in a similar capacity, highlighting the need for combined practical skills and leadership qualities.
Key Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- HR Truck license
- Prior experience in a cropping management position
- Mechanical aptitude
**The Offer**:
Lismore is situated on the Hamilton Highway 170 kilometres west of Melbourne. It is just a few kilometres from the northernmost lakes in the Colac Lakes system, which includes Lake Corangamite and Lake Colac.
Berrybank Station is 10 minutes from Lismore, 60 minutes from Geelong, and 60 minutes from the Great Ocean Road. Lismore services include Lismore Primary School, Country Fire Authority, Lions Club and District Health Care Centre, a supermarket, and a postage service. Nearby, Derrinallum has a preschool, a primary school, and a P-12 college.
**Register your interest**
If you feel you're the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability—that is, telling us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit.