FARM OPERATIONS MANAGER - 800 COW, NSW HOLIDAY COAST – F/T

Enjoy autonomy working with an award-winning family-owned dairy farm.

Design your own generous salary package in the range of $100 - $130k including a beautiful recently renovated 4-bedroom house on farm, plus super.

Live on a picturesque coastal island on Manning River with fantastic fishing, just 20 minutes away from major centre Taree, 10 mins from great surfing beaches, and 30 mins to a number of world renown national parks such as the Barrington Tops, Myall Lakes and Wingham Brush and only 3.5 hours to Sydney. For more information https://www.farmprofits.com.au

Work in a warm subtropical climate, with few if any frosty mornings.

Enjoy a flexible roster that accommodates your personal needs – we work with you to design shifts/hours that better suit your lifestyle, and help you enjoy the local activities on your day’s off.

Enjoy autonomy – with the owner stepping back, you’ll be running the farm, after an initial trial period - managing all the operations and employees, trialling and testing new innovations and influencing future business direction.

Grow your expertise - we have won Dairy Australia awards for our milk quality over 5 consecutive years; our farm rates in the top 10% of dairy farms for pasture harvest; and there is opportunity for mentorship from the farm owner who is PhD qualified research scientist and a Director of Dairy Australia.

Work with modern, well maintained 60 rotary dairy with high level of automation (Easy Dairy) and the latest tools in cow health– we continuously update our dairy infrastructure and invest in high-tech machinery such as electronic collar ID used on all our cows for easy health monitoring and heat detection (Allflex collars).

Great job security – We are a fifth generation dairy farm operating since 1878 and have great staff retention with some of our people working with us for more than 20 years

Enjoy a broad diversity of experiences whilst staying safe– you won’t be bored - work with cattle, pastures, machinery, maintenance and on infrastructure projects. We are implementing Safe Ag Systems to provide the highest level of farm safety.

About Us:

Farm Profits Pty Ltd has a rich heritage in dairy farming, tracing its roots back to 1878 on the Island near Taree, New South Wales. Over generations, the farm has grown from a small-scale operation into a modern, award-winning dairy enterprise. Its commitment to quality and innovation has been a constant, producing high-standard milk and dairy products while maintaining sustainable and pasture-based practices. This legacy underscores the farm’s role in shaping the local agricultural landscape and contributing to the region's dairy industry for nearly 150 years. https://www.farmprofits.com.au

The farm currently milks up to 850 cows, on a split calving pattern of Autumn (February/March) and in Spring (July/August). Our progressive farm achieve -

Premium milk quality all year (BMCC averages around 80 for the year, in top 100 farms in Australia for BMCC for 5 years),

High rates of pasture utilisation, 9-11 t/ha for dryland farm

High in-calf rates and low stock mortality

If you feel you could improve and or maintain this, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

With the owner looking to step back and focus more on his dairy industry work, we’re now looking for a hard-working high achiever to oversee all aspects of this high-profile dairy farm. You’ll have full control of day-to-day operations so you can decide what to do, not be told what to do.

You’ll be heavily involved in setting the schedule; select, train and inspire team members; plus continuously innovate in areas such as milk quality, cow safety and pasture production. You’ll be hands-on too, working in every area of the operation. You won’t have to worry about accounts and administration though, as these will be handled separately so you can focus on the farming.

Even though we’re a large farm, we don’t have the large farm corporate mentality. We’re not looking for an industry hack, but someone who cares about people and is genuinely interested in a long-term opportunity. In return we’ll support you to learn new skills, and reward you for achievement on a monthly basis. With more flexible rostering than most dairies, you will enjoy an enviable work/life balance to pursue hobbies or spend time exploring the beautiful Holiday Coast.

As an employer we pride ourselves on our innovative culture and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. You may be a high-achieving supervisor looking for that next step up, or you may be working as a manager on an existing farm, but looking for a better employer. Regardless of circumstances, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is hard-working and motivated and is looking to grow their skills and knowledge with a dairy industry leader.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated experience and achievement in a medium or large farming enterprise. Prior experience as a supervisor or leading a small team to achieve good outcomes is desirable.

An agricultural degree or other certification is advantageous.

Competent in dairy asset and equipment maintenance

A track record of fast identification of issues, strong problem-solving skills and effective adaptation to change.

Strict adherence and implementation of farm safety procedures

A genuine demonstrated interest in cows/other animals.

A track record of building strong, harmonious relationships with individuals and colleagues in past roles.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven track record with artificial insemination

Current drivers licence and preferably your own transport.

A demonstrated commitment to improvement and learning.

A mutually agreeable start date is on offer, so if you are looking for a genuine career opportunity and would like to be a crucial member of Farm Profits amazing team please email your CV and a cover email to [email protected]