Great opportunity to join a family-owned mixed-farming operation.
- Dynamic position, with real opportunity for career progression.
- Picturesque property with modern infrastructure and plant, close to services.
**The Employer**:
Our clients are a family-owned business that values the importance of a balanced work-life environment. Operating over 5,500 acres on the ranges in the Upper Southeast of SA, they pride themselves on implementing the latest agronomic principles to their broad-acre cereal production of wheat, canola, beans, barley, and lupins. All aspects of the cropping cycle are undertaken in-house with a modern fleet of well-maintained machinery, including a Goldacres Gen2 SP sprayer, a Simplicity liquid air seeder and cultivator, and John Deere headers.
While cropping is the primary focus of their operation, our clients also run an 800-head self-replacing Merino wool/meat flock and produce prime lambs grazed over Veldt grass & Primrose hills along with pasture paddocks of Arrow leaf clover and Barley / Oats & Vetch or Lucerne. Occasionally, the successful team member may be required to assist with animal husbandry.
Our clients pride themselves on providing a family-friendly culture where team members are valued and supported by experienced owners and their advisors.
Our client seeks an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take on this diverse hands-on Assistant Manager
and mixed farming operations, be observant and take ownership and pride in their work. Excellent
communication skills are necessary, as is a desire to be part of a team.
Key responsibilities and duties include:
Broadacre cropping:
- Operation of machinery and paddock guidance for spraying, seeding, rolling, harvesting, and spreading.
- Assist with production planning and liaise with agronomists and service providers.
- General machinery, plant, and vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Sheep operations:
- Drafting, lamb marking, and animal health.
- General day-to-day tasks.
- Enthusiasm for farming, soil, plant health, and a thirst for knowledge.
- HR/HC license or willingness to obtain.
- Chem cert or be willing to obtain.
- An interest in animal husbandry.
- Experience with maintaining farm machinery and infrastructure.
- Welding and light engineering skills are advantageous.
- Agronomy experience or interest to learn.
- Be able to work autonomously.
- Have a progressive mindset with a high level of attention to detail.
**The offer**:
An attractive salary measurable to existing skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Additionally, the package will include a newly renovated 3-bedroom home with landscaped gardens and a work ute.
Conveniently located, just a 50-minute drive from the regional hub of Murray Bridge and a 11/2hr drive to Adelaide and the Fleurieu Coast beaches. Within the local communities, there is an abundance of services, including several R-12 public and private schools, medical facilities, and employment opportunities for partners.
**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, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit.