Why working at Warakirri Cropping is for you?You want to work for an Australian owned, safety first, family oriented, innovative, large scale cropping organisation.
With over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia you will work for a significant grain producer.
We are flexible with the start date, depending on your needs.What lifestyle will you find on the farm?The farm Lobethal is located along the south coast of Western Australia, approximately 100 km east of Esperance and 30km south of Beaumont.
Situated 12kms from some of the best beaches in Australia, allowing fishing opportunities and plentiful 4x4 tracks and beach driving.
Both primary school and high school bus routes go past the farm.Lobethal covers an impressive 12,747 arable ha.
The farm is heavily focused on soil amelioration and precision agriculture which are the foundation to push yields beyond historical averages.Lobethal in summary:In its 11th year with Warakirri Cropping, the farm has a strong performance history.12,747Ha in one contiguous parcel.Investments in amelioration, housing upgrades, new office, machinery sheds, and paddock infrastructure.Operated by a dedicated fulltime and casual staff using mainly John Deere equipment.Job DescriptionWhat does the Assistant Farm Manager at Warakirri Cropping do?The Assistant Farm Manager has full oversight into the farm's activities at Warakirri Cropping.Management and supervision of Leading Hand and Machinery Operators.You are a significant contributor to decision-making processes.Collaborate with Farm Manager on daily farm management and performance of the farm.Strong contribution towards operational management, employee and contractor management and leadership, and Workplace Health and Safety.Work closely with the farm manager, independent agronomy team, and in-house precision ag team to monitor and manage crops.Opportunity to maximize crop potential through monitoring and management.Contribute to the development of the farm, its people, and group culture in line with company values.Operate machinery, including spraying, planting, spreading, and harvest.QualificationsDo you recognize yourself in the following statements?You've either bring experience in OR are ready for a step up into a leadership role and grow your career in broadacre cropping.You have experience in growing dryland winter crops and operating large-scale cropping equipment, with a willingness to build on your technical expertise.You take pride in mentoring and coaching others.You have excellent communication skills and can work closely with consulting agronomists and contractors.You thrive in a team environment and are recognized for your ability to learn, adopt new practices, and further develop your skills.You bring a high level of initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to solving challenges.You have strong communication skills and are excited to contribute to the success of a high-performing farm operation.Additional InformationWhat makes Warakirri unique?We offer a comfortable accommodation as a family home and attractive salary package based on experience.A true safety focus across the entire company.
Safety first, what's the rush.A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours.
We pride ourselves on work life balance.Be part of a Broader team, interacting face to face with other farm managers and the corporate team from across Australia to exchange ideas, learn about different areas and improvements and have some fun along the way.During our conferences twice a year.Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.Being part of a fun WhatsApp group with all the other employees where you get to see what is going on across the other farms in the Warakirri Cropping portfolio.You probably want to hit "apply" now, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to the Farm Manager, Jeremy Whyte at ****** or 0488 755 445
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