Assistant Farm Manager

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Experienced in managing broadacre beef, sheep, and crop production, including planning, budgeting, and working collaboratively in a team.
2x Fixed Term, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
VPS Grade 4 : $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to provide a critical role in Dhurringile.
About the Business Unit
The Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, comprising Corrections Victoria (CV), Justice Health and Justice Services, plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.
The former Dhurringile Prison within the Hume Region, located in the Northeast of Victoria, approximately 35 km from Shepparton, has been recently decommissioned.
While its future purpose is still being explored, Corrections Victoria remains responsible for the upkeep of the property.
About the Role
The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for providing a leading role in managing the farm, which spans approximately 260 hectares.
Activities include pasture development and maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, livestock management, animal husbandry, resource management, weed management, and environmental sustainability.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You

Demonstrated experience in managing a broad-acre property producing beef, sheep, and crops, including the ability to plan production and develop budgets.
Detailed knowledge of animal husbandry, livestock nutrition, fodder conservation, pasture, and property improvement programs.
An appropriate trade qualification and/or experience relevant to agricultural production.
A current Victorian Driver's License.
Forklift License and/or Elevated Work Platform (EWP) certification is highly desirable.

How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt, or.rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or an alternative format for any application material, please contact the person listed on this ad.
Important Information
Child Safe Statement of Commitment: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse, and inequality.
Children's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognized and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
We aim to foster a culturally safe, child-safe, and child-friendly environment for all children and young people we serve or work with.
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