Dairy Farm General Manager, Regional NSW

Job Description

The Company Our client is a well-established farming entity, with long-term supply agreements in the Bega Valley, seeking a General Manager to oversee their farming operations. The business is one of the largest individual milk suppliers to the iconic Australian brand, Bega Cheese. The farming business sits across six fully irrigated properties, optimizing the production of its ~1,500 genetically bred herd. It has invested in cutting-edge technology, including a recently installed rotary dairy facility and other innovative herd/feed management tools. With a long history in the region and continued growth through effective leadership and succession planning, they now have a unique opportunity to join their business in a General Manager role. The Role As General Manager, you will take leadership of a skilled dairy staff and work closely with a range of agricultural consultants to ensure the continued growth of operations in the business. You will be responsible for: The day-to-day running of business operations; Herd management, dairy cow nutrition, and welfare; Staff management, rostering, and mentoring; Driving animal health and fostering a safe operating culture across the farm properties; Management of pasture allocation and irrigation; Operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment; Building and maintaining relationships with the local community, including customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders of the business; Applying experience and expertise to drive continuous operational improvement. The Person The ideal candidate will be someone with: Extensive dairy industry experience in either a Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager position in a large-scale dairy operation; Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture or a related field are desirable; A commitment to ensuring a safe workspace and safety culture for the business; An interest in Agtech and new innovations in the workplace; Strong leadership skills and a passion for mentoring and developing team members; Understanding of local community dynamics, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders of the business; Strong computer literacy with the ability to understand and analyze dairy system data; Strong written and oral communication skills for effective board engagement; Sound business judgment and an entrepreneurial mindset; Being a team player with strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop trusting and open relationships with staff to ensure the farm maintains a positive working environment and culture. In return, you will be joining a business that looks to invest in its facilities, herd, and staff. There is housing available, as well as a stable team to lead and manage, and an attractive salary package will be negotiated for the right candidate. It’s an exciting time to join this business, and we are keen to discuss this role with candidates that may be interested in growing their career in this space. For confidential enquiries, please phone Ryan Hoiberg on 1300 380 701 or apply via rimfireresources.com.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr