Farm Manager

seek.com.au; Stanhope; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-farm accommodation

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Kolora Farms is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead a 1,000-sow pig production operation and drive performance, continuous improvement and growth. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will guide day-to-day activities, ensure safety and animal welfare, and shape long-term strategy.

You are a hands-on leader with a proven track record in pig production, team development and operational excellence. This role offers strong owner support and potential for ongoing infrastructure and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar pig farm management role.
• Strong understanding of pig production systems and animal husbandry.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Sound commercial and operational awareness.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pig production activities including breeding, farrowing, weaning and husbandry.
• Manage animal health, welfare and biosecurity programs.
• Drive the farm's genetic improvement program.
• Supervise, mentor and develop farm staff; manage labour planning, rostering and performance.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, maintenance and operational budgets.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and industry standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning and infrastructure development.
• Work closely with the Managing Director to deliver business objectives.

Skills

Pig farming

Leadership

Team management

Planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's licence

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shape the Future of a Growing Agricultural Business

Are you an ambitious agricultural professional looking for the opportunity to make your mark?

Kolora Farms is embarking on an exciting new chapter following recent acquisition and investment. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to lead our 1,000-sow pig production enterprise and play a key role in driving operational performance, continuous improvement and future growth.

With strong owner support and a willingness to invest heavily in infrastructure, technology and innovation, the business is focused on creating a world class pig farming facility.

Reporting directly with the Managing Director, you will lead the farm's day-to-day operations while helping shape its long-term direction, productivity, and growth. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and hands-on pig production specialist ready to step into a leadership role and take this business to the next level.

About the Role

As the Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the farm's pig production operations, including breeding, farrowing, animal health, welfare, and genetic management. You will lead a small team, drive operational excellence, and ensure the business maintains the highest standards of safety, compliance, animal welfare, and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily pig production activities including breeding, farrowing, weaning and husbandry
• Managing animal health, welfare and biosecurity programs
• Driving the farm's genetic improvement program
• Supervising, mentoring and developing farm staffManaging labour planning, rostering and performance
• Overseeing purchasing, inventory, maintenance and operational budgets
• Ensuring compliance with APIQü® quality assurance, environmental and industry standards
• Contributing to strategic planning, infrastructure development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with the Managing Director to deliver business objectives

About You

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing operational management with strategic thinking. You thrive in environments where you can influence outcomes, develop high-performing teams and continuously improve systems and processes.

To be successful, you will have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar pig farm management role
• Strong understanding of pig production systems and animal husbandry
• Demonstrated people leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Sound commercial and operational awareness
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
• A current unrestricted driver's licence

Why Join Kolora Farms?

• Opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing farming operationWork directly with decision-makers and contribute to strategic growth
• Genuine autonomy and ownership of the farm's performance
• Lead, develop and strengthen the existing team and workplace culture
• Long-term career growth within a progressive agricultural business
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience, including the potential for a company vehicle and on-farm accommodation