The Company
This privately owned generational aggregation is across eight farms, all in close proximity, situated 30kms from the town of Wee Waa. The area, and this aggregation in particular, has a long history of high yielding irrigated and dryland crops, particularly cotton and wheat.
The family run organisation is well resourced. They keenly invest in and utilise modern agricultural technology and techniques, to stay at the cutting edge of new developments in industry.
The Role
With the owner now taking a step back, a new position, General Manager, has been created to lead the on-farm team. This important appointment in the family business ensures you will have a reporting line only to the supportive owner/Board Chairman and enjoy significant operational autonomy.
You will be responsible for:
* Driving business growth
* Lead a seasonal workforce and a permanent team of eight
* Manage cropping operations and external contractors
* Overseeing the comprehensive plant fleet
* Manage budgets, compliance, and financial operations.
The role works closely in conjunction with the in-house finance/ admin team.
The Person
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Experience in an irrigated and broadacre farming enterprise
* Knowledge of WHS in agriculture
* Proactive, flexible, and responsive attitude
* Willingness to work closely with the family as this role develops
You might be in a corporate environment looking to get out into a leading farming business, with the freedom to operate and autonomy to utilise all your skills and influence. Come and lead this high-achieving operation in the Namoi Valley
A generous salary package is on offer, reflective of this senior position. There is the choice of on farm or in town modern accommodation. A fully maintained vehicle is provided with full private use.
Please call AL Kellaway for further information on. Applications via our website #J-18808-Ljbffr