Assistant Farm Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Agriculture – Research Farms

Job title Assistant Farm Manager Designation Technical 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Alice Springs

Position number 12608 RTF Closing 21/10/2025

Contact officer James Duffy, Manager on , or

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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

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Primary objective

Assist the Farm Manager in the operation of the Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) and Old Man Plains Research Farms and

provide a high level of technical expertise in research farm operations.

Context statement

The AZRI and Old Man Plains Research Farms provide facilities to conduct agricultural research and extension. This position

ensures the Research Farms are research-ready and that animal welfare and Work Health and Safety requirements are met.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist the Farm Manager to coordinate and manage Research Farm operations, and to supervise and direct Research Farm staff.

1. Undertake day-to-day work on the Research Farms, including management of livestock, rangelands and crop trials, and

operating and maintaining machinery and equipment.

3. Assist the Farm Manager in the safe and efficient operation of the Research Farms, including the development and

implementation of WHS initiatives which positively encourage the workplace safety culture.

1. Assist in the implementation of long-term development plans of the Research Farms.

2. Facilitate research and extension programs and be involved in extension activities such as field days and demonstrations.

3. Undertake accurate data collecting and recording activities and maintain farm records.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. An appropriate Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or related field, and / or considerable relevant experience.

2. Demonstrated experience in livestock and mixed farming management operations including cattle handling, mustering, and

animal husbandry practices.

3. Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of farm machinery and equipment used in agricultural production

4. Demonstrated experience in farming facilities and infrastructure maintenance including welding.

5. Demonstrated management and supervisory skills, and ability to work with limited supervision.

6. Ability to interact positively with the public, contractors and government staff working on the farm.

7. Demonstrated Workplace Health and Safety leadership and proven ability to assist with managing workplace risks and

promoting a safety culture.

8. Hold a current, or have the ability to obtain, an NT Heavy Rigid drivers licence and drive a manual 4WD vehicle.

Desirable

1. Experience in operating and maintaining crop irrigation.

2. Hold a current First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain and maintain this qualification.

1. Hold a ChemCert or SmarTrain Certificate or have the ability to obtain and maintain this qualification.

Further information

Undertake duties as required including early late and weekend work.