Feed and Commodities Assistant Manager

Harmony Agriculture & Food Co.; Yea; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Agriculture and Food Company in Yea, Victoria, is seeking a practical Farm Aggregation Assistant Manager to support day-to-day farming operations across multiple properties. You will work closely with the Farm Aggregation Manager to coordinate livestock, feed, machinery and infrastructure, ensuring safety, welfare and productivity across the aggregation.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, record-keeping, and stakeholder coordination, with responsibilities for planning, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Previous practical experience working within a livestock or mixed farming operation.
• Sound understanding of livestock husbandry, animal health and welfare.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate competing operational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to workplace safety and risk management.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of livestock across the farm aggregation.
• Coordinate livestock feeding, watering, monitoring and general husbandry activities.
• Support livestock movements, handling, mustering, drafting and yard operations.
• Monitor livestock condition, feed availability and water infrastructure, reporting welfare concerns.
• Maintain accurate livestock records, including movements, treatments and production information.
• Coordinate feed and commodity requirements across the aggregation, including receivals, storage, distribution and stock management.
• Monitor pasture conditions, feed availability and seasonal livestock requirements.
• Assist with supplementary feeding programs and feed allocation to support livestock performance.
• Maintain accurate records of feed inventories, usage and costs.
• Support pasture improvement, grazing management and other agricultural activities as required.
• Assist in coordinating daily operations across multiple properties within the aggregation.
• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery, including tractors, loaders, vehicles and related equipment.
• Oversee routine maintenance of fencing, yards, water systems, buildings and farm infrastructure.
• Identify maintenance requirements and coordinate repairs to keep equipment and facilities safe.
• Support property improvement projects and seasonal farming activities.
• Ensure care and security of company assets, including livestock, machinery, infrastructure and inventories.
• Support in coordinating daily work schedules and allocating tasks to farm employees.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to employees.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Assist with supervising contractors and external service providers.
• Ensure adherence to operating procedures, safety requirements and company policies.
• Assist with developing operational plans, budgets and seasonal work programs.
• Maintain records relating to livestock, feed, machinery, maintenance and property activities.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Provide regular operational updates to the Farm Aggregation Manager.
• Coordinate resources, equipment and personnel across properties.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all farming activities.
• Identify and manage workplace hazards and risks.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed across machinery and farm activities.
• Support compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental regulations.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Livestock management

Herd health & welfare

Equipment operation

Record-keeping

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Multi-property coordination

Communication

Job description

Harmony Agriculture and Food Company – Yea VIC

Harmony Agriculture and Food Company (HAAFCO) is a vertically integrated grower and supplier of beef to domestic and international markets. It is an Australian business, which is jointly owned by Australian and Chinese investors.

We are seeking a motivated, capable and hands-on Farm Aggregation Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day management of our farming operations.

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of key operational activities while working closely with the Farm Aggregation Manager to ensure the efficient and productive management of livestock, land, machinery and farm infrastructure.

Harmony Agriculture and Food Company (HAAFCO) is a vertically integrated grower and supplier of beef to domestic and international markets. It is an Australian business, which is jointly owned by Australian and Chinese investors.

We are seeking a motivated, capable and hands-on Farm Aggregation Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day management of our farming operations.

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of key operational activities while working closely with the Farm Aggregation Manager to ensure the efficient and productive management of livestock, land, machinery and farm infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Livestock Management

• Assist with the day-to-day management of livestock across the farm aggregation, ensuring high standards of animal health, welfare and productivity.

• Coordinate livestock feeding, watering, monitoring and general husbandry activities.

• Support livestock movements, handling, mustering, drafting and yard operations.

• Monitor livestock condition, feed availability and water infrastructure, identifying and reporting any animal health or welfare concerns.

• Maintain accurate livestock records, including movements, treatments and production information.

Feed, Pasture and Commodity Management

• Coordinate feed and commodity requirements across the aggregation, including receivals, storage, distribution and stock management.

• Monitor pasture conditions, feed availability and seasonal livestock requirements.

• Assist with supplementary feeding programs and feed allocation to support livestock performance.

• Maintain accurate records of feed inventories, usage and associated operational costs.

• Support pasture improvement, grazing management and other agricultural activities as required.

Farm Operations and Maintenance

• Assist in coordinating daily operations across multiple properties within the aggregation.

• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery, including tractors, loaders, vehicles and associated equipment.

• Oversee routine maintenance of fencing, yards, water systems, buildings and general farm infrastructure.

• Identify maintenance requirements and coordinate repairs to ensure equipment and facilities remain safe and operational.

• Support property improvement projects and seasonal farming activities.

• Ensure appropriate care, security and maintenance of company assets, including livestock, machinery, infrastructure and inventories.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Support the Farm Aggregation Manager in coordinating daily work schedules and allocating tasks to farm employees.

• Provide hands-on leadership, guidance and training to employees.

• Promote a positive, collaborative and accountable team environment.

• Assist with supervising contractors and external service providers.

• Ensure employees follow established operating procedures, safety requirements and company policies.

Operational Planning and Reporting

• Assist with developing and implementing operational plans, budgets and seasonal work programs.

• Maintain accurate records relating to livestock, feed, machinery, maintenance and property activities.

• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and cost management.

• Provide regular operational updates and reporting to the Farm Aggregation Manager.

• Support the coordination of resources, equipment and personnel across properties.

Work Health and Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture across all farming activities.

• Identify, report and assist in managing workplace hazards and operational risks.

• Ensure machinery, equipment and farm activities are undertaken in accordance with company safety procedures.

• Support compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity, environmental and relevant legislative requirements.

• Participate in workplace safety initiatives, training and continuous improvement activities.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous practical experience working within a livestock or mixed farming operation.

• Sound understanding of livestock husbandry, animal health and welfare.

• Experience operating agricultural machinery and equipment.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate competing operational priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive approach to workplace safety and risk management.

• Current driver's licence.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within an agricultural enterprise.

• Experience working across multiple farming properties or large-scale agricultural operations.

• Knowledge of pasture management, livestock nutrition and supplementary feeding programs.

• Experience coordinating farm maintenance, contractors and operational resources.

• Competency in Microsoft Office and agricultural record-management systems.

• Relevant agricultural qualifications, machinery tickets or livestock-handling certifications.

About You

You are a practical, reliable and motivated agricultural professional who enjoys working in a hands-on farming environment.

You take pride in maintaining high operational standards, supporting your team and ensuring livestock and properties are managed effectively.

You are comfortable taking initiative, solving problems and balancing day-to-day farm activities with broader operational priorities.

Most importantly, you demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare, workplace safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.