Assistant Farm Manager

Location: Melbourne
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Permanent Recruitment
Reference: 731714
Job Published: 23 days ago
About Our Client:
Our client is committed to providing Australian families with high-quality fresh eggs. As a trusted and respected egg producer and processor, they aim to deliver sustainable value to shareholders, customers, and stakeholders.

About FIP Group 
FIP Group is an Australian owned specialist recruitment and workforce management company with both local and international talent solutions. FIP Group is part of PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand. 

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) to join our client’s team in Bears Lagoon, outside Bendigo. The role involves supporting the Farm Manager in overseeing site operations to ensure best practices in occupational health & safety, animal welfare, production, and farm maintenance.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Adhere to and monitor compliance with company standards on Farming, Good Manufacturing Practices, Hygiene, Sanitation, and Biosecurity.
  • Ensure the safety, well-being, and good health of livestock, maintaining compliance with animal welfare policies.
  • Oversee general farm and machine maintenance within your competency level.
  • Maintain backup and alarm systems, ensuring the Alarm Call Roster is up to date.
  • Supervise staff, allocate duties, and ensure compliance with licensing requirements for specific tasks.
  • Provide induction and training for employees, contractors, and labor hire staff in line with company procedures.
  • Manage staff performance, behavior, and ensure adherence to company policies on performance management and discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
  • Maintain records and documentation as required, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Report to company representatives as required and comply with all policies and procedures.
Mandatory Prerequisites:
  • Experience in agricultural business.
  • Proven people management and leadership skills.
  • Strong communication and training abilities.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, including scheduling and staff management.
  • Knowledge and management of food safety and OH&S practices.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Proficient in computer skills.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are treated with complete confidentiality. We thank you for your application, however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. A full list of all vacancies within FIP Group can be found on our website fipgroup.com.au/jobs.