Shape Your Future with Kathleigh Farms

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every day ?

About the Organisation

Kathleigh Farms is a progressive dairy business based in Nanneella, near Echuca, Victoria. We have grown rapidly in recent years and continue to invest in our people, systems, and herd performance. For the right person, this role offers genuine opportunity to grow alongside the business.

We pride ourselves on producing high-quality milk through best-practice animal husbandry, efficient systems, and a strong values-driven team culture. Our values are: Trust, Efficiency, Proactive, Communication, Growth & Development.

About the Role

As Farm 2IC, you’ll support the Farm Operations Manager and owners by:

Preparing and managing staff rosters and coordinating the team

Supporting herd health, reproduction, and young stock performance

Overseeing farm systems including feed, irrigation, and infrastructure

Stepping into management when the Ops Manager is off-farm

Contributing to farm performance through weekly meetings, reporting, and business input

This role is ideal for a high achiever who thrives on responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a fast-growing farm business with genuine career progression.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Experience in dairy operations and herd management

Confidence in preparing rosters and leading staff

Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Good communication skills with the ability to support both staff and management

Understanding of farm KPIs and profit drivers, and linking daily operations to financial performance

A proactive, reliable, and accountable approach

Alignment with our values

To apply, send your CV, references and a short cover letter addressing the selection criteria to: [email protected]

Please Note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.