Farm Manager
3 months ago
**Role Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Assist in the daily care of a variety of animals (e.g., sheep/goats, chickens, bees etc) and ensure their well-being.
- Manage and maintain vegetable gardens and fruit trees to ensure year-round harvests.
- Implement and manage new projects to improve the farm.
- Help organise and host guest experiences, including airbnb, tours, workshops/courses and hunting events.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of farm produce and products for sale.
**Skills and Qualifications**:
- Experienced in farming, gardening and/or animal husbandry.
- Knowledge of sustainable farming practices and permaculture principles.
- Handy with farm tools and machineries for general maintenance tasks.
- Trade skills such as carpentry, lumberjack, electrician, plumber, or mechanic will be highly valued.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team (working bee and/or woofing).
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, welcoming demeanour.
- Passion for sustainable living and have a resourcefulness mindset.
**Benefits**:
- Accommodation provided on a beautiful natural farm in Flowerdale for you and your partner.
- Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and sustainable/regenerative farm.
- Fully sufficient farm.
- Participation in building a supportive and collaborative community.
- Utilise the farm's abundant resources to create additional financial benefits based on your skills and experience
**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Housing provided
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus
**Experience**:
- Farming: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person