Job Description
Reporting directly to the owner, the Farm Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of livestock, pastures, cropping activities, staff, infrastructure, and farm operations. You will lead all aspects of the farming operation and oversee a herd of approximately 1,000 purebred Angus breeding cows.
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Key responsibilities
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Managing the farm's purebred Angus breeding herd
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Planning and overseeing fodder production and cropping operations
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Implementing pasture management and grazing programs
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Managing and supervising farm staff and contractors
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Maintaining farm infrastructure, including fencing, water systems, yards, roads, machinery, and sheds
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Overseeing maintenance and operation of vehicles and farm equipment
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Managing relationships with livestock, agronomy, veterinary, financial, and other specialist advisors
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Monitoring farm performance and contributing to operational planning and budgeting
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About you
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At least five years' experience managing a commercial livestock enterprise
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Experience with cropping and fodder production programs
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Proven staff leadership and management skills
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Excellent organisational and communication abilities
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Sound machinery operation and maintenance knowledge
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Practical problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach
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A commitment to animal welfare, safety, and sustainable farming practices
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A valid driver's licence and chemcert
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A robust work ethic and positive attitude
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About us
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Ellendon Farm is a highly regarded 3,000-hectare cattle property located near Bungendore, NSW. Owned by the same family since the ****s, the farm combines a large-scale purebred Angus breeding operation with a commitment to sustainable land management and agricultural excellence. The property is well-equipped and well-established, and is also home to a wind farm, supporting renewable energy generation alongside its agricultural operations.
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Wages of $110,000–$130,000, commensurate with skills and experience
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Performance-based bonus
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Option to use a comfortable four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home on the property
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Fully maintained Toyota LandCruiser dual-cab utility
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Excellent rural lifestyle close to Bungendore, Canberra, quality schools, sporting facilities, healthcare, shops, and essential services
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📌 Farm Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Ellendon
📍 New South Wales