EMPLOYMENT

The Employer Our client is a private landholder of Australian agricultural assets, who has acquired 16 properties in eastern Australia since 2007, covering over 60,000 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. They aim to be an enduring market leader in the 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 seek an enthusiastic, hands-on person with experience managing cattle-focused grazing systems. You will be required to lead and mentor the team in running the daily operations across the property, plus be able to plan, budget and report on performance adequately. Reporting to the CEO and working with the senior management and advisory team, you will be a key person to develop and implement operations planning, allowing for scaling up livestock numbers, systems, and strategies for the property and delivering the desired outcomes for the operation. The Role This role is to provide leadership and direction across two properties located east of Walcha, NSW, on the edge of the northern Tablelands. The properties currently run 1,400 Angus breeders plus followers; combined, they cover 2,400 hectares. As Farm Manager, you must ensure the operation is run sustainably and safely and meet business production objectives. You will be dedicated to and take ownership in optimising the enterprise as a key driver for productivity and profit for the business. You will achieve this with a hands-on work ethic. You will work within the senior management guidelines to provide leadership and operational support to achieve identified commercial business outcomes through effective management. This will include working with the area manager, advisors, contractors, and staff and the day-to-day operations of the livestock and pasture enterprises while operating within the company's budgets and QA and WH&S policies. Ultimately, you will be responsible for driving the property's success and working towards strategic goals. We are seeking someone who has a passion for the Agricultural industry, a track record of operational farm management, and a strong focus on safety and mixed livestock systems. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Minimum Requirements A minimum of 5 years working within the industry (or similar), with at least 3 years served in a livestock management role. Corporate farming experience is advantageous Deliver high-quality, results-oriented farm and livestock management. Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to employees with positive results. Strong leadership capabilities Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Recruit, lead and maintain a team of farm staff, demonstrating hands-on leadership. Diligent future planning, budget, and cost control with full accountability. Work with the management team to develop the enterprise's goals, plans, and budgets. Overseeing implementation of enterprise goals, plans, and budgets. Work closely with the area manager and external consultants on agronomy, inputs, and livestock marketing. Thorough and transparent reporting of outcomes. Make decisions that ensure the best use of resources for a profitable and sustainable future. Leadership of Workplace, Health, and Safety for the farm The Offer The right candidate will be offered an attractive salary package and potential incentives. Additionally, the role provides a mobile phone and a work vehicle. You will be afforded a comfortable 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence, complete with an indoor pool, nestled within well-established gardens, lawns, and trees. Located 30 km east of Walcha, 110 km east of Tamworth and 200 km to the coast at Port Macquarie, the area has a large range of all required amenities including schools and supplies a short drive away. Interested? To apply for this role, please submit your current resume along with the contact details of a minimum of three references that we can contact. A cover letter indicating why you are suited to this role will be held in high regard. For further information, please call John on 0428 245 261 or email john@droverag.com.au