Assistant Farm Manager - Ashtree Farm Ltd

$70,280 yearly

Job Description

·        Breeding - Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk

·        Animal Health – Managing and monitoring health of the livestock

·        Livestock Management and Pasture care – Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to       maintain appropriate nutritional levels

·        Managing Farm operation – Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production

·        Record Management and Budgeting - Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations

·        Production of Milk – including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines

 

Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role.

 Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude.

Must provide previous work references, an up-to-date full CV and have a minimum of 2 years experience in farming or a relevant qualification or a degree in any field.

Salary $70,280 per year, $30.00 hourly rate for overtime.

Applications close 15th September 2026, please note that only short-listed candidate will be contacted.

Farm Size (ha)

150

Peak Herd Size (cows)

450

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

27/10/2025

Accommodation available

Furnished three bedroom accommodation inclusive of power is provided with an agreed salary deduction of $15,820 per year for rent.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45.05

Roster

Single rotation - 12 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)

93000