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Salary04th April, 2024About Our Client:Our client is a prestigious New South Wales, private farming operation, with a long and successful history. What began as an expansive sheep grazing property has transformed into a, state-of-the-art, diversified pastoral powerhouse. Spanning 11,000 hectares with over 35 dedicated staff, their operations encompass broad-scale irrigated cropping, dryland farming, and efficient irrigated horticulture. Their commitment to innovation and quality has driven impressive growth, supported by a fleet of over 500 pieces of operational equipment for optimal production.With operations anchored in northern NSW, and significant activities in two separate southern NSW aggregations, they excel in producing a variety of food and fiber, including cotton, durum wheat, canola, sorghum, pulses, and almonds. The company’s success is underpinned by advanced irrigation techniques, ensuring sustainability and efficiency.The Role:As the pivotal liaison between the company owner/directors and farm managers, this role demands a rare combination of agricultural insight, operational prowess, and agronomic expertise. You will play a crucial role in shaping the cropping and horticulture strategies, recommending capital and operational investments to foster a profitable, sustainable future.Key Responsibilities:
- Champion operational excellence, empowering farm managers to optimize performance and personnel management.
- Innovate and standardize best practices in operations and maintenance across the hubs.
- Collaborate on regional and farm-specific plans, ensuring precision in agronomic programs and regular progress reports.
- Oversee regional harvests with meticulous planning and execution.
- Manage budgets with a keen eye on the outcome of cost benefit decisions.
- Facilitate close collaboration with marketing and finance teams on commercial initiatives.
