Assistant Farm Manager - Ruby Heights

Pace Farm Pty Limited; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Farm Pty Limited, a leading Australian egg producer, is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to lead a diverse farm team and ensure top-tier animal welfare and production efficiency. You’ll oversee daily operations from 6am with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style in a rural setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in egg production and farm practices. Experience in poultry or animal welfare is desirable; a forklift license is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry or animal welfare desirable.
• Forklift license or willingness to acquire it.
• Proven experience leading and motivating teams.
• General maintenance skills regarded as a plus.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor a team across farm duties.
• Organize daily work schedules.
• Maintain high animal welfare standards for production efficiency.
• Collaborate with team to boost productivity.
• Adhere to GMP and HACCP protocols.
• Demonstrate hands-on leadership and enthusiasm.
• Be flexible with production and roster changes.
• Ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

About the role

Seeking a change of pace? Trade city life for the fresh country air with Pace Farm. We're searching for a dynamic individual to join us as our Assistant Farm Manager. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you'll oversee and mentor a dedicated team across various farm duties, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and farming practices are maintained. You'll enjoy a 10-day fortnight schedule, providing a balanced work-life rhythm.

What You'll Do

• Leading, supervising, and mentoring a team.
• Organising daily work schedules.
• Ensuring high standards of animal welfare for maximum production efficiency.
• Collaborating with the team to enhance productivity.
• Adhering to GMP & HACCP protocols.
• Demonstrating passion, enthusiasm, and a "hands-on" approach.
• Flexibility in managing production and roster changes.
• Ensuring a safe workplace.

About You

Join us as our Assistant Farm Manager and step into a role that blends leadership with hands-on farm management. Are you ready to advance from team leadership or eager for a change of pace in the countryside, this position offers both challenges and growth opportunities. As a resilient manager, you'll oversee daily operations, leading a diverse team through upgrades, and ensure top-notch animal welfare and production efficiency. You'll enjoy embracing the rural lifestyle starting at 6am, managing egg production and schedules, while fostering a supportive team environment. If you're ready to make a move from the city and thrive in a role that makes a real impact, we encourage you to join our team at Pace Farm.

What Skills And Attributes You Require

• Previous experience in poultry or animal welfare desirable
• Forklift license or willingness to acquire it
• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams
• General maintenance skills highly regarded
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Pace Farms acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age background, feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Company Overview

Pace Farm - home of the enjoyable egg. We've been providing Australia with the freshest and tastiest eggs since the 1970s. Since then, we have grown into one of the largest egg producers in Australia. Pace Farm is a leading Australian owned supplier, marketer and distributor with a diverse range of farm fresh eggs and egg products.