Horticulture Farm Manager

COMPANY NAME -              ARKLE FARMS (OPERATIONS) PTY LTD

ABN -                                      64 631 009 482

JOB TITLE -                            Horticulture Farm Manager

ADDRESS -                             Bedford Harbour Road, Munglinup WA 6450

SALARY -                                $75,000 - $90,000

WORK TYPE -                        Full-time Position

Arkle Farms is major farming enterprise based in Western Australia and owned by the Cowan family.  It operates a mixed farming enterprise, comprising broadacre cropping, an Angus stud and a commercial sheep flock, across  four farms - Bedford Harbour (to the west of Esperance), Varley Farms (at Lake Varley), Coronet Hill (to the east of Esperance) and Gregmaun (near Lake King).  The Group manages 36,600 arable hectares. The Cowan family’s philosophy is to build a highly sustainable and productive farming enterprise applying regenerative farming techniques appropriate to the properties it manages.  While the near-term focus is on broadacre cropping and large-scale, non-intensive livestock farming, Arkle will seek to further optimise its operations and broaden its revenue base by expanding its existing agricultural activities, including the potential to improve the efficiency of its land use by introducing tree crops and horticultural crops.

We are looking for highly experience candidate to join team at Bedford Harbour

Duties will include:

·         Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans

·         Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements

·         Controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools

·         Monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs

·         Informing other Managers about production matters

·         Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment

·         Directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives

·         Controlling the preparation of production records and reports

·         Coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements

·         Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance

It is essential you possess the following:

·         Hands on and show of commitment

·         Successful completion of an appropriate degree

·         Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required

·         Good analytical skills, attention to detail and decision-making ability

·         Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team

·         Ability to communicate across all levels of the business

·         Ability to work autonomously, without supervision

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Afternoon, Morning
  • Tuesday: Afternoon, Morning
  • Wednesday: Afternoon, Morning
  • Thursday: Afternoon, Morning
  • Friday: Afternoon, Morning
  • Saturday: Afternoon, Morning
  • Sunday: Afternoon, Morning
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 20 February 2024
• Expected salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year