Job title: Dairy Farm Manager
Company: Fox Dairies
Expected salary: $80001 – 100000 per year
Location: Kyabram, VIC – Shepparton, VIC
Dairy Farm Manager Job Details:
Fox Dairies Pty Ltd started farming in 1990 and is a major supplier of fresh milk market supplying enough milk for 90,000 consumers per day. In addition to milk production, premium lean meat is produced for international and local markets. To enable this production, we have a business activity that grows and coordinates the delivery of 18000 tonnes of feed per annum. The business switched to dairy in 2010 and has since quadrupled in size, increasing from 1 farm to 3 irrigated dairy farms plus another farm for growing out the replacement young stock. In this same period milk production has grown exponentially
Within the senior management, there is a depth of best practice production systems and personnel experience, which we encourage people to draw on through regular meetings and open communications between the three farms. We strive to develop our people by giving them access to the latest knowledge and information including financial operating expenses and income of each division. Our business uses proven industry best management practice to achieve results, and we strive to develop world class leaders in their field. We are a firm believer in creating an environment where people have ownership of their roles within the business, with this form of ownership people are encouraged to make balanced and informed decisions with the support of other management personnel.
This position is all about giving people confidence to make decisions and to work autonomously. Your accountability will be towards the small team you work with, as the owner does not live on the farm.
The Position
- Full time permanent – reporting to the Operations Manager
- Flexible roster that promotes good work/life balance.
- Salary range $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 plus 11% super
- Company bonus scheme available
- Potential to move through the business as your experience grows.
- Training budget for personal/professional development.
- Access to daily and monthly key results
- Based within 15kms of Kyabram, Victoria
Though the owner does not work on the farm, on a daily basis he is approachable and very hands on at management level. With 20 years business experience employing up to 35 people at one time in agriculture related enterprises, delegation has been a big part of our success.
- Milk harvesting
- Herd health including mastitis control, treatments and record keeping
- Supporting all activities relating to the breeding program
- General maintenance of plant and cleanliness in dairy
- Ensuring all documented operating procedures are followed
- Other broad general farm duties such as irrigation, feeding out, fencing etc
- Administration
The successful candidate will:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and/or animal husbandry related qualification. Alternatively, a minimum 5-years dairy herd management experience or skills that could be adapted to this role.
- Minimum 2 years post qualification relevant work experience;
- Have a “can-do” attitude and demonstrate skills with working in small teams
- Have a holistic approach to animal health
- Demonstrate a degree of practical hands-on aptitude
- Be willing to go the extra mile rather than expecting the status quo
Salary range: $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 plus 11% super
Apply now for this position if you are seeking a career with opportunities to advance your career rapidly by demonstrating your hard work, initiative, and ability to work effectively in a small team.
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