Agricultural Operations Manager
Manage farm operations, including livestock management, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable production, and other agricultural enterprises.
Crop Production
Perform annual tasks to grow a wide variety of crops such as grains, oilseeds, sugar cane, cotton, fruits, and vegetables. This may involve:
* Selecting crop types and determining the area to be sown.
* Conducting a wide range of farming operations, including cultivation, sowing, spraying, and harvesting.
Livestock Production
Manage the breeding and raising of a wide range of animals, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, and poultry. Key responsibilities include:
* Caring for and raising livestock for the production of meat, wool, milk, and other animal products.
* Maintaining good animal health through provision of adequate quality and quantity of pasture and other feed.
* Organising and conducting general farm activities, including livestock control, pest management, shearing, milking, and mating.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Preparing or assisting with preparation of annual forecasts, budgets, and other business plans.
* Recruiting, supervising, and ensuring the ongoing training of farm staff.
* Maintaining production and other farm records, including estimated operating costs, ordering of farm inputs, marketing of produce, and monitoring of animal health and feeding requirements.
* Controlling costs of production in line with budget expectations.
* Producing crops and/or livestock to achieve volume, quality, and cost objectives.
* Cleaning and maintaining buildings, sheds, equipment, and facilities to ensure health standards and high-quality produce.
* Ensuring safe and effective handling of equipment.
* Undertaking activities to minimise environmental degradation and monitor environmental effects of farming activities.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A strong understanding of agricultural practices and principles.
* Excellent leadership and management skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* A tertiary qualification in Science, Humanities, or Commerce is highly desirable.