At a Glance
- Tasks: Support livestock operations, manage grazing, and maintain farm machinery in beautiful Tasmania.
- Company: Family-owned farm with a focus on innovation and technology.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, accommodation, work vehicle, and access to amenities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in sustainable farming.
- Qualifications: Experience in livestock management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Family-owned sheep, beef, and cropping farm.
Small cohesive team.
Innovative management team.
The Role
Working in beautiful Tasmania, this hands-on position directly supports the Owner/Managers while focusing predominantly on livestock operations. In this role, you will oversee animal husbandry, guide grazing rotation decisions, implement production plans, handle farm and machinery maintenance, and ensure daily operations move forward autonomously according to plan. Additionally, you may provide operational support for cropping activities during peak seasonal periods. While external contractors handle most new infrastructure builds, this role will require you to be highly competent in fencing and general farm maintenance. All mustering is conducted on bikes or side‑by‑side with dogs.
The Employer
Your prospective employers are an energetic well-established family owned farming business who are enthusiastic about the future of their enterprise, using AgriWebb as an essential operational tool and actively adopting new technology, industry innovations, and recommended best practices. Operations currently span 5,000 hectares carrying dual-purpose merino ewes as the focus of the operation, and cattle, with clear plans to expand breeding capacity in the coming years. Working dogs are recognised and valued as an integral part of the team, and while 300 hectares are utilised for dryland, irrigated, and fodder cropping, this will remain secondary to the livestock focus of this role.
The Offer
A highly attractive salary package is available for negotiation, depending on the successful candidate's existing skills. A 3-bedroom cottage on the farm, with gas and power utilities, will also be provided, along with a work vehicle. Conveniently located within an hour of Hobart and close to several other regional centres, such as New Norfolk, you will have access to all amenities, including schools and medical services.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a motivated and proactive professional who can autonomously execute agreed production plans without constant supervision, demonstrating a strong livestock background and the following attributes:
- Proven experience in a senior farm hand, overseer, or assistant manager role.
- Strong livestock handling and production management skills with sheep and cattle.
- Capability to assist with grazing rotation decisions and execute annual livestock production plans.
- Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery and infrastructure.
- Proficiency in farm software such as AgriWebb for digital record-keeping.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team management capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously, keep operations moving forward without constant prompting, and lead contractors.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
The following skillsets would be advantageous:
- AgriWebb knowledge.
- Chemcert.
- Front End Loader ticket.
- Completion of the Lifetime Ewe Management course.
- Motorbike licence.
- First Aid ticket.
Assistant Manager – Tasmania in New Norfolk employer: Drover Ag Recruitment
Harmony Agriculture & Food Company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment in the picturesque Murrindindi Shire. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides an attractive remuneration package, modern agricultural technology, and a supportive team culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Enjoy the benefits of rural living while being just a short drive from major cities, making it an ideal place for ambitious agricultural professionals to thrive.
