Assistant Farm Manager - Ruby Heights

Pace Farm; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Australia is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to oversee farm operations and lead a dedicated team. The role involves ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, mentoring team members, and managing daily schedules within a 10-day fortnight work cycle. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership skills, experience in poultry or animal welfare, and effective communication abilities. This position offers a great opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team across various farm duties.
• Organising daily work schedules.
• Ensuring high standards of animal welfare and production efficiency.
• Collaborating with the team to enhance productivity.
• Adhering to GMP & HACCP protocols.
• Ensuring a safe workplace.

Skills

Leadership skills

Animal welfare knowledge

Forklift operation

Effective communication

Time management

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. If you’re ready to advance from team leadership or eager for a change of pace in the countryside, this position offers both challenges and growth opportunities. You’ll oversee daily operations, lead a diverse team through upgrades, ensure top‑notch animal welfare and production efficiency, and maintain a supportive team environment.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.