Farm Manager

3 weeks ago

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia The Midfield Group Full time

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Overview

At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.

We are currently seeking an experienced Farm Manager to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. In this role you will be responsible for the strategic planning and hands-on management of the farms operations to ensure the effective use of resources, timely completion of tasks and high standards of productivity. This role involves coordinating day-to-day activities, overseeing staff, maintaining property and equipment and ensuring the health and welfare of livestock. The Farm Manager plays a critical role in supporting operational goals and promoting a culture of safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Main duties & responsibilities
  • Assist in training and mentoring junior staff
  • Use basic computer skills to operate farm management tools (e.g. AgriWebb, MEX-App) and support daily operations
  • Interpret nutritionist feed sheets and apply to TMR (Total Mixed Ration) calculations
  • Operate and maintain modern machinery (mixer wagons, side by sides, front-end loader tractors, JCB loaders)
  • Oversee beef cattle breeding programs
  • Feed livestock and monitor animal health and welfare
  • Develop and implement beef cattle feeding plans and identify beef cattle health and nutrition problems
  • Hands-on knowledge of sheep management (excluding breeding), with responsibility for weekly coordination of sheep/lamb movements
  • Practice and promote low-stress stock handling techniques
  • Oversee the repair and upkeep of fencing and water systems
  • Establish and maintain pastures and fodder crops for beef cattle production and identify plant health and nutrition problems
  • Maintain and improve farm infrastructure
  • Contribute to budgeting and financial planning
  • Implement biosecurity management measures
  • Manage pasture health and rotational grazing practices
  • Ensure adherence to workplace safety and animal welfare standards
Skills & experiences
  • Proven experience working with beef cattle and sheep across various production stages
  • Experience in cell grazing preferred
  • Competency in operating and maintaining modern farm machinery
  • Strong understanding of animal welfare and low-stress stock handling
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
  • Prior experience in infrastructure maintenance and pasture management
  • Current driver's license (machinery tickets or certifications a bonus)
Why join us?
  • Competitive remuneration package with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, travel insurance, health & fitness, home appliances, local retailers and more
  • Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
  • Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
  • On site canteen, free parking, staff discounts, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program

The Midfield Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Management
  • Industries: Farming

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