The Employer
Our client is offering a highly passionate and skilled person the opportunity to join this productive and modern operation near Cowra, NSW. The 1,700-ha property has been continually developed over the years and now stands as a highly productive grazing operation with established infrastructure and a modern plant.
The business runs a commercial livestock enterprise that produces a self-replacing herd of 1,100 cows and 8,500 cross-bred ewes and their progeny. Part of the property is used to produce Lucerne hay and fodder cropping, which is then stored on-farm for supplementary feeding.
The Role
This role requires a dedicated, knowledgeable, and practically experienced assistant farming manager with a keen interest in pasture development and fodder cropping to assist in driving this area of the business. Working alongside the current cropping/pasture and farm manager, you will oversee all day-to-day operations of the farming enterprise in a hands-on way while balancing the profitability and productivity of the entire operation with the livestock manager.
You must possess a broad practical skillset, an aptitude for mechanics and machinery operation, and extensive knowledge of mixed farming practices. The opportunity for internal career progression is offered once you are established in this role and for the right person. You will work within a small, efficient, supportive team where your input is highly valued and regarded.
Ideally, you will:
Understand pasture management/improvement and fodder cropping practices.Have experience with maintaining farm infrastructures such as fences and water.Have experience with maintaining farm machinery. Welding skills are advantageous.Be experienced with both sheep and cattle breeding, nutrition, and grazing management.Be able to work autonomously as required and be reliable and honest.Have a progressive mindset with a high level of attention to detail. As the successful candidate, you will:
Be trustworthy with a genuine passion for agriculture.Have previously worked in a similar role.Have a good range of mechanical knowledge.Chem cert or be willing to obtain.Have a great learning attitude and enjoy varied work.Be enthusiastic and appreciate a good working environment.Be able to work as part of a team. The Offer
An attractive remuneration package will reflect the successful applicant's experience, including impressive housing suitable for a family. A school bus at the front gate has access to nearby schools. Located between Cowra and within an hour's drive to Orange, NSW, there are abundant services, shopping centres, and employment prospects for partners.
Interested?
To apply for this role, please submit your current resume along with the contact details of at least three references that we can reach. A cover letter indicating why you are suited to this role will also be highly regarded.
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