We are excited to invite applications for the permanent position of Farm Manager at our highly productive “Hakea” aggregation, located in southern WA.

Lawson Grains is one of Australia’s leading corporate farmer through investments in People, Environments and Best Practice. This has been achieved through a team of passionate people and stakeholders who are engaged in the industry for the long run. We have scale with land holdings in excess of 90,000 hectares across 10 aggregations throughout NSW and Western Australia. We also implement best practice, utilising the latest technology, machinery and innovation.

Lawson Grains Farm Managers are responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of the farms operation and for providing strong leadership within Lawson Grains.  This will require you to maintain an appropriate balance between economic return, human relations and environmental sustainability. 

About you:

• Consultative and adaptive approach to working with others.
• Focuses on the importance of building relationships to achieve results, can use their influence to connect with and inspire others.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility and is able to hold self and others to account. 
• Is a life-long learner who demonstrates curiosity and an open mind in learning new things.
• Possesses a positive attitude, is self-motivated and has a high level of initiative – is able to take action and routinely report.
• Pragmatic thinking with the ability to think outside the box to achieve practical outcomes and solutions to problems. 

You will have:

• Proven experience in broad acre crop production, including the operation and maintenance of all associated plant, equipment and machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate effectively and professionally with employees, suppliers, peers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail, a strong work ethic and ability to follow process.
• Proven ability to plan, execute and analyse budgets, business plans and reports.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of farming operations, including record keeping.
• A modern and diligent approach to WHS with a passion for broad acre farming.

We will offer you:

• Short and long term incentive plans available.
• Work with a dynamic team and the latest technologies and machinery.
• An opportunity for supported career growth, professional and personal development.
• Employee Wellbeing Program – including annual wellbeing allowance, free counselling, annual medical & skin health checks and more.

If this great opportunity sounds like you, please apply at employment@lawsongrains.com

To have a confidential discussion about this position please call the HR Coordinator, Sam Nusser on 0416856468.

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