Station Manager- Beckworth Court Station, Clunes VIC

After an internal transfer between regions, we are seeking an exceptional agricultural leader to join the Beckworth Court team in the role of Station Manager. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong leadership across safety, people, production, planning, financial and commercial acumen, logistics, animal welfare, with experience in large scale ag-operations, strategic thinking, effective communication, organisational skills while embodying Paraway's core principles of opportunity, accountability, and integrity.

The Role:

Beckworth Court is located 5 minutes from the town of Clunes and has a average carrying capacity of 35,000 DSE of livestock. A terminal 1st cross sheep breeding enterprise joined to Poll Dorset rams, ran alongside an Angus cattle breeding enterprise There is also an extensive pasture improvement program underway as part of the business plan.

In this dynamic leadership role, you'll lead a large-scale operation in the Southern region. Your responsibilities extend to building on the existing enterprise breeding operation base and implementing the annual and 5-year Business Plans for your Station. These plans encompass critical components like production, people, safety, balance sheets, budgets, capital plans, and strategies for environmental sustainability. Moreover, you're entrusted with the financial performance of the asset and also will be required to support a large-scale renewable project in balance with being accountable for meeting key business expectations which are supported by a regionally allocated business analyst.

Practical leadership and management skills are essential in this role, including a strong commitment to animal welfare & nutrition, adeptness in large-scale livestock logistics, feeding, marketing & selling, strategic thinking, and an intricate understanding of livestock water systems. Building and nurturing relationships is at the core of your role, whether it's with contractors engaged in lamb marking and shearing or fostering positive community connections that enhance the property's reputation. Your responsibilities extend to managing stakeholders both internally and externally, overseeing personnel, and effectively handling people management tasks, including the management of a team of staff 2-3 permanent staff.

As a leader in this role, you play a pivotal role in guiding one of the southern region's properties towards excellence. Your unwavering commitment to safety, production, sustainability, business acumen, practical expertise, and relationship-building will have a profound impact on the enterprise's success.

Minimum Requirements: 

• A minimum of 10 years working within the industry, with at least 5 years served in a leadership role for a mid-large scale livestock operation (such as Operations Manager, Farm Manager, Assistant Manager etc.)

• Solid commercial understanding and budgeting planning skills and experience 

• Ability to identify, manage stakeholder and business needs
• Willingness to work at all levels of the organisation and deliver solutions across a spectrum of activities from tactical to strategic with forward planning
• Ability to lead a station team, provide constructive feedback and guidance to employees with positive results
• Strong leadership capabilities and team player
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively in the Southern leadership team supporting the General Manager and other Station Managers to deliver on the regional strategy 
• Able to reside on station

 Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Leading the overall management of a large-scale production system 
• Leadership of Workplace, Health and Safety
• Excellent planning, logistics and time management 
• Lead and maintain a cohesive team of staff, demonstrating hands-on leadership
• Diligent future planning, budget, and cost control with full accountability
• Work with the General Manager to develop goals, plans and budgets for the enterprise
• A collaborative leader in the Southern Region Leadership Team 
• Overseeing implementation of enterprise goals, plans and budgets
• Work closely with external contractors, inputs and livestock marketing
• Thorough and transparent reporting of outcomes
• Ability to make strategic and operational decisions that ensure the best use of resources for a profitable and sustainable future

The Offer:

On offer is a competitive compensation package based on experience and includes coverage of on-station living expenses. The main homestead is a fully renovated, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a beautiful garden and surrounding out houses. 

Beckworth Court is conveniently situated less than 35 minutes’ drive to Ballarat offering a wide range of essential services, including access to schools, medical facilities, shopping centres, and sporting opportunities. 

To Apply:

Please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of three references.  Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us how you think you’re the right fit for this role.

For more information on Paraway please visit www.paraway.com.au or our social pages. We are proud to support an inclusive and diverse workplace so all candidates who feel they meet the requirements of this role are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have valid work rights for Australia and will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and are ideally vaccinated for Q Fever.

For more information and or to obtain a full Job Description, please contact employment@paraway.com.au

Applications will close 17th March 2025