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ASSISTANT MANAGER

NOWENDOC

NSW

NOWENDOC RUN

Nowendoc Run operates 10,500 acres at Nowendoc in the Eastern New England district of NSW, running trade cattle and a 2000 cow breeding herd.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Generous salary package ++

Start:

Hiring Now

Expires:

Until position filled

Job Description:

Due to a recent expansion Nowendoc Run is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Manager.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

Assets

  • Care of company assets which includes, but is not limited to: land, pastures, infrastructure, plant and machinery belonging to the business.

Livestock:

  • Management of livestock ensuring the highest welfare standards are upheld at all times.

  • Livestock are handled using Low Stress Stock Handling techniques.

  • Ensure that adequate feed and water are available at all times.

  • Planning of all operations

Pastures:

  • Utlilise rotational grazing to improve pasture base.

  • Monitor pastures on a regular basis

  • Identify poor paddock performance and identify and implement strategies to improve.

  • Planting Pastures

  • Boom spraying with GPS guidance

  • Centre pivot operation

Relationships:

  • Maintaining and developing beneficial relationships with key suppliers, partners and customers.

  • Build new relationships with potential key suppliers, partners and customers.

Strategic direction:

  • Identify and implement areas where improvement can be made within the business in consultation with the Manager.

Communication:

  • Regular communication regarding business matters with the Manager.

Record Keeping:

  • Maintaining the following records at the property:

  • Keeping daily diary.

  • Livestock movements

  • Agriwebb and Stockbook livestock recording

  • Inventory and servicing of plant and equipment.

  • WH&S records

Staff and Contractors:

  • Provide leadership and training of staff.

  • Regular communication (via telephone, text or email) with staff under your supervision.

  • Develop & implement weekly, monthly & yearly work plans for staff.

  • Ensure the priority tasks are completed in the timeframe required.

Job Requirements:

Skills and knowledge:

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of pasture and livestock management.


Personal attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • The ability to think strategically and adapt as circumstances change.

  • Ability to work under pressure.

  • Ability to work within a team as well as an individual depending on the task at hand.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

  • Be honest, discrete, and reliable.

  • High level of self-motivation and drive.

  • Well organized.

  • Well presented at all times.

Job Benefits:

  • Recently renovated accommodation and generous salary package available.

  • Couples encouraged to apply. 

  • Various part and full-time roles are available for partners.


Applicants please submit your resume with 2 or more references (these will be checked) via the APPLY NOW button below or contact Ross Henderson, the Farm Manager, on 0447 335 364 or email Email: positions@nowendoc.run with any questions you may have regarding the position.


PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE LISTED IN THE AD WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.


NB. This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.

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