Farm Manager

Cefn Pty Ltd is a progressive family-owned and operated business specialising in all aspects of pig production. Our head office is based in Clifton, 40 minutes from Toowoomba. We have been farming the Clifton district since 1933, and today we employ over 120 staff across multiple sites located in the Clifton, Leyburn and Yelarbon areas.

Cefn has grown and developed over four generations to an integrated business utilizing modern technology and building design that provides optimal conditions for producing our market leading animals. The Cefn team is made up of field, technical and support staff. Working together, we ensure that our supply chain from beginning to end operates within the highest standards of welfare, quality, and efficiency. As a modern agri-business Cefn also owns and operates its own feedmill, genetics department, transport, construction, and maintenance divisions.

Cefn Pty Ltd takes pride in offering our staff stability of employment, competitive wages and career advancement opportunities. Our staff retention figures are testament to this.

We are seeking to employ full time Piggery Farm Manager. Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least three years of recent and relevant work experience and possess at least a bachelor's degree or higher qualification OR have at least five years' recent and relevant work experience. Work experience must relate to medium to large commercial piggery operations.

The applicant should have a sound knowledge in genetics and be capable of implementing genetic programs to support ongoing breeding of improved farm livestock.

Applicants must have a commitment to performance, be proactive, honest, reliable and take responsibility for their actions. Applicants are required to have strong working knowledge of commercial pig production systems including current animal husbandry practices, sound data collection and recording skills, knowledge of quality assurance and WHS programs and the ability to manage and supervise these systems on a daily basis.

Base salary will be between $80,000 and $110,000 which includes guaranteed overtime and rostered weekend work. Salary can be negotiated depending on skills and experience.

If you believe this position may be for you, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter via SEEK. Applications will be accepted for 28 days from the date of this ad being posted.

Please note that only those applicants required for an interview will be contacted.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Farm Manager?

Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

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