Operations Manager- Dairy Farm - Energetic Workplace

Are you wanting to take your career to the next level? In a role that provides you with the tools & support to excel and thrive? 

Managing an incredible team and an operation that’s focus is to see our cows, Pastures and people thrive along the journey. 

Why We Love What We Do

Before I tell you about the role, let me talk to you about why we love what we do and why after 20 years we still love going to work everyday. 

• Love to maximise productivity & utilisation of our farming land. Striving to always improve and develop our practices to improve the lives of our people and our animals. 
• We love to see cows yield high volumes of milk from the pastures we grow. 
• Be a part of a positive and fun team. 
• Live in an amazing part of the world with beaches only 7 mins away and major cities 20 mins away. 

What We Can Offer You

• A role that provides fulfillment & autonomy.  
• Owners support in your development & commitment to your growth as a leader in our business
• A rural lifestyle, beachside living on the beautiful south coast of NSW. Offering many beautiful beaches and also a short drive to major towns & cities. 
• On farm accommodation that would suit a family.
• A progressive operation that utilises technology & systems to leverage & empower our team.    
• Competitive salary & 6 weeks of annual leave each year. 

Our Operation

We are a young family currently milking 500 holstein & Jersey cows between two herringbone dairies. Our herd is split between fresh and pregnant cows. Calving all year round, we rear all our young stock.

Our focus is to produce excellent quality milk sustainably and enjoyably with continual improvement in our produce, farming practices, personal development and lifestyle. We have a passion to utilise and maximise farming land production.  

The Role

We are seeking a suitably experienced person to be responsible for delivering on operation targets and ensuring the smooth running of production activities in this progressive dairy operation.

As the successful candidate, your responsibilities will encompass

• Coordinate operational activities to run smoothly & meet targets
• Herd Health & Reproduction including AI
• Continuously improve production & systems with assistance from the owners
• Feed Management 
• Support Milkers during staff shortages from time to time

You will also be responsible for the following areas of the business, and depending on your previous experience we will support the right candidate with training and development to step into these duties over the first 12 months. 

• Lead & manage our incredible team
• Support Recruitment of a high performing team so you know you are working with great people
• Training and development of our team
• Understanding & delivering on agreed budgets
• WHS

Required attributes, skills, experience, and qualifications

• Leader 
• Proactive & Enthusiasm
• Growth mindset
• Good communicator & motivated
• Organised with an attention to detail
• Min 3 years dairy or livestock experience

About our area

Local primary school in town & local highschool 10 mins drive with bus services available for both. Many private school education options are also within a 20 min radius with bus services.
 

Jamberoo- https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/kiama-area/jamberoo?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1OmoBhDXARIsAAAYGSEXe4EKNyXulkDVgTfagaLqZniCSGquhOyNj6NQTfaTbRTS_NEV3D8aAuBnEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Kiama- https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/kiama-area?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1OmoBhDXARIsAAAYGSF1-hw-HydEItwl0Ge_nQvPvJAD7yFiolpjKiPgVaUwcEJFJ6janeAaAmo7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

How to apply

Send in your resume & cover letter detailing the following:

1. Why you are applying for our role?
2. How your past experience makes you the right candidate?

Provide name & phone number of at least 2 referees. 

Only applicants who complete the above steps will be considered. 

Applications will close on the 30th of June 2024.