Farm Manager

6 days ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Agriculture and Biosecurity Full time

**Lead diverse farm operations at a research centre, driving best practices, commercial growth, and key industry partnerships.**
- **2 year temporary full-time role**:

- **35 hours per week**:

- **Location: Grafton**:

- **Salary from $75,528 to $116,969 pa + 12% superannuation + leave entitlements (Technical Officer G1-3)**

**About the Role**

**We’re looking for someone who can bring**:

- Proven expertise in diverse farm operations, including planning, managing, and optimising cropping and livestock programs
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing teams and fostering strong stakeholder relationships
- Strong financial acumen and problem-solving abilities, particularly in balancing competing demands and diverse interests.

**Essential Requirements**
- Qualifications in accordance with Part 2 (xviii) of the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award
- Demonstrated experience in cropping and pasture management systems
- Valid driver’s licence

**What We Offer**

DPIRD an attractive place to build your career. You’ll be part of a team that offers:

- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Professional development
- Health & wellbeing and employee assistance programs.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

**For further information about this vacancy please contact**:
David Bennett, Site Manager

0421 341 267 or

***Click here to view the full role description**

**How to Apply**
- A CV (approx. 4 pages)
- A cover letter (approx. 1 pages)
- _Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role._

**Applications Close: Thursday, 24 July 2025, at 11:55pm**

**_ What to expect next_**

After applying:

- If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams)
- Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric assessment)

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

**About us: Together, we are DPIRD**

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

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