Assistant Farm Manager

PUB403142

About this job

  • Industry: Research Facilities
  • Area of expertise: Study & Science
  • Location: ACT

What is required?

  • Hours per week: 40
  • Education level: Other

About this role: Assistant Farm Manager

Brunel has partnered with a key Australian organisation with a depth of experience in owning, developing, and operating Australian farmland, agriculture infrastructure and other assets. They are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support the Farm Manager on a broadacre cropping property in central Queensland. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic organisation that are in constant growth phase.

The Role

This role will suit someone who has experience in cropping (ideally cotton) and is experienced in managing small teams of staff.

Responsibilities will include: -• Provide farm management cover in the absence of the Farm Manager.
• Establish crops including, bed preparation, fertilising, sowing and cultivation. • Coordinate irrigation implementation and maintenance.
• Manage crops including herbicide and pesticide application.• Oversee the implementation and embedding of the Safe Ag platform.
• Contribute to a positive and productive working environment.

Requirements

• Extensive broadacre cropping experience.• Proven track record of operating machinery.
• Experience supervising and managing small teams• Flexible to work hours which may vary to meet operational demands.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills• A positive, can-do attitude.

Benefits

A competitive salary is on offer. You will be eligible to participate in the company's group salary continuance, group life insurance plan and annual bonus. Relocation assistance is also on offer.

Join the Brunel Family

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Join the Brunel Family

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 2001, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 40 countries, 100+ offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidate.

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Any questions remaining?

Your consultant, Deirdre Perkins is happy to clarify anything about this vacancy. When reaching out, use the pub number:
PUB403142

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Deirdre Perkins
Brunel Energy Australia Brisbane
d.perkins@brunel.net