SKILLED ASSISTANT MANAGER(2IC) NEEDED

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly
Permanent - Full Time Assistant Manager (2IC)

Job Description

We are looking for a Assistant manager who can confidently run one of the 2 dairy sheds of the farm. The farm is located 15 minutes from gore and 5 minutes from Riversdale. The farm has 430ha all flat and has 2 sheds, A 50 and 54 bale rotary both are ACR and have PROTRACT drafting gate. Each shed will have 1 2IC, 1 herd manager and 1 assistant herd manager( reliever). the farm will calved 1200 cows this season and will get split evenly on both sheds after calving.

The successful applicant will be working along with the farm manager. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) with plenty of dairy operating experience. Someone who is self motivated and efficient.

Duties and Responsibilities includes:

  • Pasture and grazing management
  • milk production
  • stock management
  • animal health and welfare
  • breeding
  • calving
  • recording
  • plant/machinery/ farm vehicles
  • environmental management
  • staff management
  • health and safety

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress and be hands on, taking some of the pressure off the manager when need be. there will be also position available for the keen partner to work as calf rearer.

Farm Size (ha)

430

Peak Herd Size (cows)

600

Typical On-farm Staff

6

Position Start Date

01/06/2025

Accommodation available

3 bedroom house with garage

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

$75 000-$85 000/ Annum