Job Description
About the role
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The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the cropping program, persistent of rain grown crops - sorghum, forage, hays, corn silage, as well as the operation and maintenance of plant and machinery, at our property located approximately 240 km south of Darwin.
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Key responsibilities
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Overseeing general farm operations
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Managing and coordinating 4-5 farm staff and contractors
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Machinery and equipment operation and maintenance
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Property maintenance and infrastructure
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Planning and completing seasonal farming activities
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Maintaining a safe and productive working environment
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General farm duties as required
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Reporting to the directors
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Crop budgeting and planning working in with cattle manager
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Looking after approximately 4,000ha mixed cropping and new developing country
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Organising crop rotation
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Hay, Grain and Silage Production
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Farm Planning layout, cropping rotational programs
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Working with advanced agronomist
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About you
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Minimum 5 year experienced in a farm management or senior agricultural role
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Knowable in John Deer Opps Centre and Green Star
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Practical, reliable and hardworking
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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A confident machinery operator and willing to teach others
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Committed to maintaining strict maintenance schedules
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Comfortable living and working in a remote station workplace
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Well-organised with a strong attention to detail
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Enjoy days off while fishing in the Daly River and camping

📌 Farm Manager (Australia)
🏢 Northern Ag and Civil
📍 Australia