Rural Operations Lead: Livestock & Land Improvement

Agri Appointments; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

On-property housing

Vehicle provided

Resumo da oferta

Agri Appointments is seeking a senior agricultural lead to drive an ambitious improvement plan across 2,000 owned and 2,500 leased acres near Melbourne. You will grow cattle, sheep and pasture production, assessing opportunities and delivering a practical, financially grounded plan in collaboration with the General Manager and stakeholders.

The role offers on-property accommodation and the chance to shape a diversified farming operation with clear commercial outcomes.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated experience managing hands-on sheep and/or cattle operations.
• Strong knowledge of pasture improvement, grazing management, fertiliser programs and livestock production.
• Ability to assess land and enterprise potential, develop a commercially grounded plan and lead its implementation.
• Practical, self-directed approach with sound judgement, strong organisation and clear communication.
• Confidence working with a broad range of stakeholders and managing contractors and farm activities safely.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the agricultural capability of the owned and leased properties and identify the best opportunities to improve productivity.
• Develop and deliver a practical, staged plan for pasture improvement, fertiliser use, grazing and livestock production.
• Assess suitable complementary cropping opportunities as part of a diversified agricultural plan.
• Oversee day-to-day sheep and cattle operations, including stocking decisions, animal performance and farm work programs.
• Build a plan to improve the productivity and management of the leased land in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate potential new ventures, including feedlot and on-farm processing opportunities, and provide clear commercial recommendations.
• Coordinate operational resources, contractors and farm infrastructure to support safe, efficient delivery.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Agri Appointments is seeking a senior agricultural lead to drive an ambitious improvement plan across 2,000 owned and 2,500 leased acres near Melbourne. You will grow cattle, sheep and pasture production, assessing opportunities and delivering a practical, financially grounded plan in collaboration with the General Manager and stakeholders.

The role offers on-property accommodation and the chance to shape a diversified farming operation with clear commercial outcomes.