Farm Manager

Private Advertiser · Southern Highlands Area NSW · Full time
Posted 16d ago

Farm Manager

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Manage a 300-acre property near Exeter, NSW.
  • Oversee a small commercial livestock operation and cropping activities.
  • Ensure the maintenance and presentation of the property.

Farm Manager

Property at Moss Vale / Exeter, Full Time, Agriculture / Horticulture
Please Quote Reference Number 18229

  • Experienced Farm Manager
  • Manage a 300-acre Southern Highlands property
  • Highly competitive salary plus superannuation

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a 300-acre property near Exeter, NSW.

Reporting directly to the owner, you'll oversee a small commercial livestock operation, cropping activities and the ongoing maintenance and presentation of the property.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in their work and has the practical skills to keep a property and its operations running smoothly.

The Role

Managing approximately 100 Angus breeding cows alongside a small cropping operation, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the farm from Monday to Friday.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the commercial cattle herd, including approximately 100 breeders.
  • Overseeing breeding and general livestock management.
  • Managing the property's small cropping operation.
  • Operating and maintaining farm machinery and cropping equipment.
  • Maintaining fencing, water systems and farm infrastructure.
  • Coordinating and overseeing equipment and machinery maintenance.
  • Maintaining gardens, lawns and the general presentation of the property.
  • Identifying and solving practical farm and property issues as they arise.
  • Working closely with the owner to ensure the property operates efficiently.

About You

We're looking for someone with solid practical farming experience who can confidently take ownership of the day-to-day operation.

You will ideally have:

  • 2-3 years' experience working with cattle breeding.
  • Experience managing a commercial cattle herd.
  • The ability to operate cropping and general farm equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of farm machinery and machinery operation.
  • Practical problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.
  • The ability to work independently and manage day-to-day priorities.
  • Pride in maintaining livestock, equipment and property to a high standard.
  • A current and valid driver's licence.

What's on Offer:

  • Highly competitive salary plus superannuation.
  • A Monday to Friday working arrangement.
  • The opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day farm operations.
  • A picturesque 300-acre property in the Southern Highlands.
  • Excellent location in the vibrant Exeter area.
  • A varied, hands-on role encompassing livestock, cropping, machinery and property management.

If you're an experienced cattle and farm operator looking for a role where your practical skills, initiative and reliability will be valued, we'd like to hear from you.

APPLY NOW through our online application form.

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Cattle breedingDrivers licenceFarm machinery operationFencingHigh standard livestock and property maintenanceIndependent work managementLivestock managementMaintenancePractical problem solvingProperty maintenanceWater systems maintenance

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Highly competitive salary plus superannuationMonday to friday working arrangementOpportunity to take ownership of day-to-day farm operations

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