Farm Manager
Farm Manager
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$ 75528 - 116969
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Lead diverse farm operations at a research centre driving best practices commercial growth and key industry partnerships.
- 2 year temporary full-time role
- 35 hours per week
- Location: Grafton
- Salary from $75528 to $116969 pa 12% superannuation leave entitlements (Technical Officer G1-3)
The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications skills and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award and the Technical Staff Merit Progression Guidelines.
About the Role
This role leads a diverse farm operation encompassing planning team management and stakeholder engagement. Youll apply your expertise to guide research and commercial activities while skilfully balancing competing demands and communicating effectively.
Were looking for someone who can bring:
- Proven expertise in diverse farm operations including planning managing and optimising cropping and livestock programs
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing teams and fostering strong stakeholder relationships
- Strong financial acumen and problem-solving abilities particularly in balancing competing demands and diverse interests.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications in accordance with Part 2 (xviii) of the Crown Employees (Department of Industry) Technical Staff Award
- Demonstrated experience in cropping and pasture management systems
- Valid drivers licence
What We Offer
DPIRD an attractive place to build your career. Youll be part of a team that offers:
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Professional development
- Health & wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
David Bennett Site Manager
or
Click here to view the full role description
How to Apply
Please apply via our online portal and submit:
- A CV (approx. 4 pages)
- A cover letter (approx. 1 pages)
* Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.
Applications Close: Thursday 24 July 2025 at 11:55pm
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
What to expect next
After applying:
- Youll receive a confirmation email
- Well review all applications once the ad closes
- If shortlisted you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams)
- Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task skills test psychometric assessment)
- Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.
About us: Together we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity race cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
