Job Position: Horticulture Farm Manager
Location: Tea Gardens NSW, Australia
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 per year
About the role:
- Managing a portfolio of multiple properties of up to 20,000 acres and 3,500 Black Angus cattle, with the opportunity to expand based on your abilities.
- Co-ordinate all aspects of the farm/s master plan and day-to-day farm operations, Implement and oversee processes, controls and policies as they relate to the operations.
- Provide strong safety leadership, promote and execute a positive safety culture across the farm/s.
- Leading and developing a team of Supervisors and broader team to reach their individual and team potential.
- Complete farm resource plans and work closely with HR in the selection and recruitment farm employees.
- Manage farm employee performance through identifying high performers, develop succession plans, identifying performance gaps and organise relevant training and development.
- Working closely with corporate and agronomy team to develop and implement approved farm operating and capital budgets.
- Operational and strategic management of the farming operations to meet investment performance objectives, including livestock sales, using practices to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
- Senior-level planning and strategy execution, Implement stock and agronomy feasibility study recommendations and conduct pre and post-season reviews and planning days.
- Manage any substantial water entitlement portfolios in line with licence rules, including the maintenance of accurate records.
- Ensure the property’s houses, grounds, infrastructure, plant, and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
- Report, liaise and plan with the FGI Managing Director.
- Ensure accurate and timely farm management records and data within various management systems.
- Oversee accurate and timing monthly administration tasks.
- Attend business development meetings and conduct weekly meetings with staff.
- Ensure best practice standards adherence and review compliance with federal, state and local health and safety guidelines and industry regulations and report issues.
- Provide leadership and company representation at Principal/Client project meetings.
Requirements for this role:
- Educational qualifications in agriculture, agribusiness or a related field.
- A minimum 8 years+ in a previous similar managerial position.
- Successful track record of managing large-scale farms, including in Angus herd livestock and feed cropping management.
- Ability to understand, implement or carry out the following tasks:
- identification of any management needs including nutrition challenges in beef production systems
- identify consistent, high quality beef
- enhance value of stock
- carcass data evaluations
- low stress stock handing methods
- drenching, vaccinating and scheduled programs
- breeding optimisation with maximum yield
- crop and mixed-rotation plans
- rainfall, water availability and mitigation requirements
- close commercial and workforce hubs.
About Us:
FGI Agriculture (FGI Ag) is an established cotton, livestock and grain enterprise with properties in NSW and QLD. Additionally, FGI Ag oversees farm management for clients across Australia, with properties in the Central Coast of NSW to the Kimberley’s in Western Australia.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a National Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment including a drug and alcohol screen.
Benefits:
On offer you will receive a competitive remuneration package, opportunities to work on exciting projects, with a team of accomplished professionals to enhance your career. In return for your strong work ethic, you will be rewarded with:
- Diverse opportunities to grow
- Ongoing training for career progression
- Supportive team environment
- Vehicle and accommodation
- Relocation cover, corporate private health and other benefits.
To apply for this position, please email hr@fgi.com.au, and attach your responses to the above criteria along with your CV.
The Plant Management Company Needs Gardeners in Brisbane QLD:
As a leading Horticultural Maintenance provider in SE QLD, with a long history of developing and growing staff through the continual growth of our contract work, we have opportunities for enthusiastic Horticulturists to join our teams. The work is around Brisbane and inner northside.
Horticultural qualifications will be advantageous, but anyone with the right attitude and experience are encouraged to apply. This is a casual position with full weeks of work with options for possible future permanent roles as the work expands.
You will be used to physical, outdoor work and be able to work with a team of horticulturists maintaining gardens on several sites reporting to a Team Leader. A Manual drivers licence is highly desirable. Some clients have strict security requirements including clean police check.
We provide an inclusive workplace, with uniforms provided, along with financial incentives for attendance, safety, and quality across the year, on top of a competitive wage. Working a 38 hours week, with early starts and finishes, we also provide flexible opportunities for the right people. You must supply your own steel cap boots, but all other PPE is provided on the job, along with a professional and neat uniform.
The Plant Management Company offers the opportunity to grow with the business and work with great people in a team environment. Applicants of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply
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Farm Hands in Queensland WA:
Join Our Dynamic Farming Team in Queensland!
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and skilled Farm Hands to join our operations near Pampas and Cecil Plains, Queensland. This opportunity involves working across several farms that are renowned for their beautiful soil and strong crop diversity, including Sorghum, Wheat, Chickpeas, Cotton, and Mung Beans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating tractors, sprayers and a range of tow behind implements.
- Assist with grain handling.
- Navigate between multiple farms efficiently.
Ideal Candidate:
- Possesses a truck license.
- Has mechanical knowledge; welding skills are highly desirable.
- Previous farming experience.
What We Offer:
- Competitive, negotiable wage paid fortnightly.
- Accommodation options (bond required).
- Gas supplied; personal arrangement needed for internet and phone services.
- All farms located within close proximity.
If you’re ready to take on a role that offers variety and the chance to develop multiple skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, contact Jess Frelek on 0424 964 187.
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FGI Agriculture Needs Farm Hand in Tea Gardens NSW:
About the role:
- Animal management and husbandry.
- Feeding, watering, mustering and working stock.
- Monitoring animal health.
- Tagging, branding and weaning young stock.
- Loading and unloading stock trucks.
- Operation of farm machinery such as tractors, telehandlers, forklifts, front-end loaders, quad/motor bikes.
- Land and crop management and harvesting.
- Maintenance of the farm yards, paddocks and property.
- Supporting the general daily operations of the farm.
Requirements for this role:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a farm or station hand.
- Willingness to learn and work hard.
- Chemical Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in animal management and husbandry including:
- Low stress stock handing methods
- Drenching, vaccinating and scheduled programs.
- Hold a Driver’s License.
- Ability to use and maintain a wide range farm equipment.
- Adherence to Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
- Must be fit for work.
- Must be able to pass a National Criminal History Check.
- Must pass a medical and drug test.
- Ambitious and ready to contribute to the success of the farming and livestock enterprise.
- Willing to take on responsibilities and confident in working independently when necessary.
- Possess good observation and deduction skills and the ability to act appropriately in various situations.
- Capable of following instructions and accepting constructive feedback positively.
- Experience in working with horses is desirable.
Benefits:
On offer you will receive a competitive remuneration package, opportunities to work on exciting projects, with a team of accomplished professionals to enhance your career. In return for your strong work ethic, you will be rewarded with:
- Diverse opportunities to grow
- Ongoing training for career progression
- Supportive team environment
- Access to a vehicle and accommodation
- Relocation cover, corporate private health and other benefits.
To apply for this position, please email hr@fgi.com.au, and attach your responses to the above criteria along with your CV.
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