Farm Manager (Orange Farm)

Charles Sturt University
November 10, 2024
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Offerd Salary:$89,345 to $96,639
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Hands-on farming position in secure employment Manage all aspects of the mixing farming operation Support Charles Sturt University's commitment to education and research in the agricultural field The role Continuing, Full time (35 hours per week) Level 6 - $89,345 to $96,639 pa (plus 17% superannuation) Orange You will be responsible for ensuring optimal animal care and productivity through implementing best practices in animal welfare, managing daily livestock care, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Your role will also oversee farm infrastructure maintenance, supporting research, teaching, and commercial activities. Additionally, you'll handle procurement, invoicing, and data entry, while providing essential training and technical support to facility users and visitors. As part of this recruitment, and pre-employment functional screening is required. About you Extensive knowledge and experience in managing the operational, financial and administrative activities of a mixed farm operation Understanding relevant legislation, standards and best practice applicable to farm operations and the ability to assess and mitigate potential risks related to governance and compliance. Physical capacity to undertake manual labor and demonstrated manual handling techniques Demonstrated technical proficiency and experiencing using digital technologies to support decision making and for data recording. Current NSW drivers licence Benefits Work life balance Professional development opportunities Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options Sporting facilities (tennis courts, fields) and car parking on our campuses Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits. About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. The Agrisciences Research and Business Park (AgriPark) based on Charles Sturt University's Wagga Wagga campus is a key step in the University's long held vision and commitment to support, facilitate and grow the nations agricultural sector. It provides dedicated infrastructure, services and support to allow innovative industry to co-locate, integrate and collaborate with each other and the multidisciplinary research strengths at Charles Sturt University to meet emerging national and global challenges and enable major advances over the coming decades. Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To apply Click the button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us. This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position. Further information Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting: James Stephens Manager, University Farms [email protected] Ph: 02 6933 2432 Closing Date: 11pm, 10 November 2024

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