Assistant Farm Manager

ALL Aspects Recruitment are seeking a hands on and committed Assistant Farm Manager to join its newly established potato operation in Katherine, NT. This position is ideal for someone with cropping, machine operations and/or mechanical experience - ideally with exposure to potatoes or other root crops.

Remuneration: 

• Base Salary: $100,000 to $150,000 (dependant on experience) 
• Accommodation: On farm 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house provided 
• Transport: Vehicle Included 
• Relocation: Case by Case Basis 

Key Accountabilities

• Preparing the soil, tiling, planting, fertilising and harvesting the crops.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and labourers
• Carry out and oversee the planting program
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Planting program is delivered as per instruction from the Operations Manager
• Coordinate seed production and seed sourcing, purchase and inventory
• Coordinate the repair and maintenance of all fertigation, spreading and spray equipment
• Responsible for the calibration of all fertigation, spreading and spray equipment
• Report to Operations Manager of water usage versus issued licence quotas
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Evaluate compatible break crops
• Maintain ground soil sustainability
• All other requirements as directed to achieve business objectives.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field plus at least 1 year of relevant experience or at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in a horticultural operations / farm management.
• Experience in the management of potato, carrot, and onion crops (desirable).
• Basic mechanical knowledge and experience working with large scale agricultural machinery.
• Unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence (essential).
• Chemical User Certificate Accreditation (essential).
• Forklift license (essential).
• HC license (essential).
• Cultural adaptability and a willingness to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to undertake manual, and sometimes physical work.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors, in all kinds of weather conditions.
• A willingness to be hands on and participate in a broad range of duties, a strong work ethic is essential.
• Respect for others and pride in team’s performance.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.
• Commitment to delivering team goals and the drive to be successful

For more information on this position, please contact the NT Recruitment Team on (08) 8981 7431. 

How to Apply: 

Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@aarecruit.com.au with the subject: [YOUR NAME] - Assistant Farm Manager