Are you looking for a career in agriculture or farm operation? Are you based near the regional centres of Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Shepparton? We have multiple positions in multiple areas available. Have you worked in a similar agricultural environment with experience or exposure to intensive animal farming practices?
Who are we?
Farm Pride Foods Ltd is a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange and a market leader in the growing, supply and processing of eggs in Australia. Our company heritage and industry leadership dates back to 1937. We are a major grower and processor of eggs and value-added egg products operating 9 company farms near the regional centres of Bendigo, Ballarat, Shepparton, and Geelong, as well as maintaining 2 major grading floors and a processing facility.
What's the job?
The Assistant Farm Manager is an integral part of our leadership team, responsible for assisting the Farm Manager with the overall management of the farm site. The successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring best practice in OHS, animal welfare, production and farm maintenance. The role is hands on, and the manager must be prepared to work directly with livestock, and flexible hours, including evenings and alternating weekends.
· Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing daily farm activities.
· Support livestock care (feeding, health monitoring, housing conditions)
· Assist in supervising farm workers and allocating daily tasks.
· Provide hands-on training and guidance to workers on farm procedures.
· Responsible for creating and maintaining staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage and within budget.
· Monitor livestock health, performance and report abnormalities.
· Assist with vaccinations, treatments, and health interventions under the guidance of the Farm Manager or veterinarian.
· Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm machinery, tools, and equipment.
· Maintain accurate records of animal health and production data.
· Ensure workers follow safety procedures and use required PPE.
· Perform all other tasks as requested within your skill, competence and training
What experience are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in the agricultural farming sector, with a minimum of 5 years experience as an Assistant Farm Manger or Leading Hand or have a Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
· Strong knowledge of poultry husbandry, nutrition and disease management
· AQF Bachelor degree or equivalent or at least 5 years of related & relevance experience
· Experienced in the use of farm machinery
· Experience leading a team
· Self motivated, with effective time management skills and a flexible attitude to working hours
· Mechanical aptitude
· Have a positive attitude
· Drivers licence
· Record keeping and basic computer skills
· Enjoy your work - we work hard but we love to have fun!
Please note: Due to our strict biosecurity requirements, you must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home and be willing to maintain our quarantine policy and procedures. You must also not live with anyone who has contact with these species. Further information on quarantine and biosecurity requirements will be provided at the interview stage.
The company is committed to finding the right person for this role and support and develop them to be successful.
If you are a hardworking, reliable and interested in growing your skills moving into a challenging role, we would like to hear from you. Please advise in which area you would be willing to work.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted so we thank you in advance for your interest in the role and taking the time to apply!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $78,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person