Mixed Crop And Livestock Farmers

Skilled Jobs Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia seeks an experienced Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer in South Australia. You will support operational management, oversee crop and livestock activities, and work with agronomy and farm teams to maximise yields and quality.

You will manage planting, harvesting, pivots, and safety procedures, with a focus on efficiency and productivity in a growing family-owned operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in operational management of a mixed crop and livestock farm.
• Good communication with farm managers, agronomists and team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations of the crop growing season including pivot moving, ground prep, planting, fertilising, spraying, harvesting and grading.
• Inspect pivots to ensure proper irrigation and moisture for crops.
• Plan and carry out seeding, growing and harvesting activities.
• Order parts for machinery repairs and ensure competitive pricing.
• Undertake breeding and raising of livestock under the company program.
• Maintain workplace, health and safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Farm operations management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Nildottie, SA

Our client is an established dynamic South Australian family-owned business supplying potatoes and onions (and other crops) for sale in major Australian supermarket chains and produce markets nationally. The business is experiencing high growth and provides a perfect opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated individual to take on new challenges within their business.

The full time Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer will be responsible for assisting in the operational management and improvement of farms to ensure maximum yields and quality is met. Responsible for the day-to-day management of a mixed crop and livestock farmer reporting to the General Manager (Farms). You will oversee the full ground preparation, planting, growing, and harvesting process and work in conjunction with our agronomy team, along with working with our livestock to ensure their recommendations and inputs are effective.

Your Tasks

• Manage all operations associated with the crop growing season including:
  • Pivot moving
  • Ground preparation
  • Planting
  • Fertilizing
  • Spraying
  • Harvesting
  • Grading
• Inspection of pivots to apply the correct level of water for moisture of growing and harvestingcrops.
• Plan and carry out seeding, growing and harvesting.
• Order parts for machinery repairs, ensuring competitive pricing.
• Undertaking breeding and raising of livestock under the company program.
• Maintain workplace, health and safety standards and to adhere to company policies andprocedures at all times.

Your Skills and Experience

• You will have proven experience in the operational management of a mixed crop and livestock farm.
• You will have good communication skills which will enable you to liaise with farm managers, agronomists and other team members.
• You possess strong attention to detail and have passion and pride in the quality of your work.
• You must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Your Remuneration

Salary range $70,000 - $90,000 + superannuation