Dynamic position, autonomous role reporting to Area ManagerAttractive package on offer - 4-bedroom family home and work UteThe EmployerOur client is a private landholder of Australian agricultural assets, who currently operate 16 properties in eastern Australia since 2007 covering over 59,000 hectares. The portfolio is strategically located throughout several different climatic regions, and production systems, producing a variety of commodities including prime lambs, wool, cattle, broadacre cropping of cereals and oilseeds, and irrigated cotton and sugar. Their aim is to be an enduring market leader in sustainable production of livestock and crops, with a continuous growth and improvement approach. The business holds strong values in ethics and care of land and animals, ensuring the highest quality and best practice standards are adhered to. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, livestock focused person to join this large, innovative and progressive company as Assistant Manager on a Victorian farm. You will be responsible for working closely with the Area Manager to assist with the development and implementation of the overall Farm Plan and play a critical part to the future success of the farming enterprise.The RoleThis role is to support the Area Manager and provide leadership and direction across the farm, which is in the productive south-western part of Victoria, being 16km north of Woolsthorpe, Vic. The property is currently running 10,000 composite ewes, 600 cows and trade cattle spread across 2,800 hectares. The Assistant Manager will be dedicated to and take ownership in assisting with optimising the enterprise as a key driver for productivity and profit for the overall business, you will achieve this with a hands-on work ethic. You will work with, mentor and lead contractors and staff and the day-to-day operations of the livestock and pasture enterprises while operating within the companies' budgets, QA, and WH&S policies. Ultimately, you will thrive in and assist with the responsibility to drive the success of the property, working towards strategic goals, and watch the farming enterprise improve. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and will have demonstrated a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar middle management mixed farming role.Minimum RequirementsA minimum of 5 years working within the industry (or similar), with at least 2 years served in a middle management role (such as Overseer/assistant manager, experienced farm hand etc)Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to Management and employees with positive results.Strong leadership capabilities.A quality team of working dogs.Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Work with the Area manager to develop goals and plans for the enterprise.Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the pasture Management.Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the Livestock Management Program.Ensure timely maintenance and servicing of vehicles and machinery as instructed.Ensure timely and accurate record keeping of farm activities as instructed.Assist the Area Manager with recruitment and training of staff.Ensure staff have been trained and inducted before completing new tasks.Encourage and demonstrate a safety conscious culture and work environment.Work closely with the Area Manager and supply thoughts and ideas on progressing the enterprise.Thorough and transparent reporting.The OfferAn attractive salary package is available for negotiation with the successful candidate along with performance incentives, a work vehicle, and mobile phone. A comfortable, recently refurbished 4-bedroom house will become your home. The home is nestled within large, well-established gardens, lawns, and trees. Located 41km North of Warrnambool, the area has a large range of all required amenities including schools and supplies. Melbourne is less than 3 hour's drive.Register your interestIf you feel that 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.
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