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Form of workAbout the Location:
Winfield is located approx 50 minutes drive from Bundaberg and close enough to Baffle Creek where you practically touch the water. This picturesque farm site is set up high on the plateau and where you can see Agnes Waters from your office.
About the Business:
Macadamia Farm Management (MFM) was established in 1987 in response to an increasing demand for specialist, high quality farm management in the macadamia industry. MFM is now Australia's largest manager of trees for both private individuals and companies. Our ongoing purpose is to help grow and maintain sustainability of the Australian Macadamia industry with improved economies of scale.
Our Mission Statement:
To innovate using modern technology to ensure sustainable farming, delivering above average returns and rewards for investors and the team.
Our Vision Statement:
The Global Leader in sustainable Macadamia Nut Farming.
About the role:
This is a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Farm Manager to work on one of our most picturesque farms, whilst supporting a medium team of people. Due to its size and location you will be required to be a “hands on manager” ensuring all aspects of the farms operations are executed to the highest of standards, as such you will need to be very self-sufficient, and motivated to deliver on our expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute all aspects of operational work plans inline with specific timeframes, including land maintenance, and development, chemical and nutrition programs, irrigation and harvesting.
- Continually monitor and evaluate the efficiency of all orchard operations, equipment and work practices providing ongoing suggestions for continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to your team members.
- Leading by example, ensure all Macadamia Farm Management environmental and WHS requirements are followed.
- Manage all operational activities and staff in the farming department.
- Liaise and collaborate with a MFM team of specialists with regards to orchard management, people management and work health and safety management.
Key Selection Criteria for this position:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading and managing small to medium size teams.
- Previous experience managing all aspects of farming, including harvesting, irrigation, nutrition, chemical and machinery.
- Ability to engage and build strong relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
- Demonstrated experience developing operational plans and reports with the objective to maximise growth and production.
- Previous experience working with, and applying Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity please:
- Attach a cover letter that addresses the ‘Key Selection Criteria’
- Attach a detailed resume (including min. 2 professional referees)
Please note: Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be shortlisted.
