Livestock Operations Manager

Rimfire Resources; Shepparton; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rimfire Resources represents an established Australian agricultural business in regional Victoria seeking an experienced livestock or mixed-farming manager to lead a large-scale operation. You will develop annual operating plans and budgets, oversee day-to-day production, herd health and welfare, plan grazing and land improvements, and coordinate staff and contractors to deliver safe, efficient outcomes.

This role demands strong budgeting, reporting and problem-solving skills, with a practical,

Qualificações

• Experienced livestock or mixed-farming manager
• Ability to lead and develop people
• Budgeting, reporting and problem-solving skills

Responsabilidades

• Develop annual operating plans, budgets and seasonal work programs across the property
• Lead the day-to-day management of production across the property
• Oversee herd health, nutrition, genetic improvement, livestock records and animal welfare standards
• Plan rotational grazing, feed budgets, pasture improvement, fodder production and sustainable land management activities
• Coordinate farm leaders, permanent and seasonal employees, contractors, veterinarians, agronomists and reproduction specialists
• Ensure fencing, water systems, yards, laneways, buildings and other infrastructure remain safe and fit for purpose
• Maintain compliance across workplace health and safety, biosecurity, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Monitor performance, costs and operational risk, provide regular reporting and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Livestock management

People management

Compliance

Health and safety

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Company

Our client is an established Australian agricultural business with a strong commitment to high-quality livestock production, animal welfare and the responsible management of its land and natural resources. Its regional Victorian operations combine commercial discipline with a long-term focus on business goals.

The Opportunity

Reporting to a senior operational leader, this role holds overall responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of our client’s operation. Combining strategic oversight with visible, hands-on leadership, you will coordinate people, livestock, land, infrastructure and resources to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable operational outcomes.

• Develop and deliver annual operating plans, budgets and seasonal work programs across the property.
• Lead the day-to-day management of production across the property.
• Oversee herd health, nutrition, genetic improvement, livestock records and animal welfare standards
• Plan rotational grazing, feed budgets, pasture improvement, fodder production and sustainable land management activities
• Coordinate farm leaders, permanent and seasonal employees, contractors, veterinarians, agronomists and reproduction specialists
• Ensure fencing, water systems, yards, laneways, buildings and other infrastructure remain safe and fit for purpose
• Maintain compliance across workplace health and safety, biosecurity, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Monitor performance, costs and operational risk, provide regular reporting and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency

The Person

You will be an experienced livestock or mixed-farming manager with the judgement, practical capability and leadership presence to oversee a large-scale operation.

Equally important will be your ability to lead and develop people, coordinate specialist advisers and contractors, manage competing priorities and build a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture. You will bring sound budgeting, reporting and problem-solving skills, and a practical continuous-improvement mindset.