$80640 - $111360 Annually Farm manager at Bendigo

The Veterinary Officer (VO) works as a member of the Animal Health and Welfare Unit, to ensure the delivery of major animal health projects that include disease surveillance; livestock legislation and enforcement management; emergency preparedness and response; and traceability and product integrity. Veterinary Officers lead disease and animal welfare investigations in their district. By utilising their clinical experience in the prevention, investigation, diagnosis, control, eradication, and treatment of diseases of farmed livestock in Victoria, they will contribute to better veterinary outcomes in these investigations. The successful applicant will participate in delivering services that contribute to protecting and improving market access, work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements, and undertake a wide variety of work across the division.

As part of an integrated and flexible business model within the Biosecurity and Agriculture Services Branch, you may also provide support to other programs or other regions.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary degree in Veterinary Science registrable with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria.
• Experience liaising and negotiating with government departments, farmers, livestock agents and other industry representatives.
• Good understanding of the livestock industries in Victoria, and of the disease control, emergency management and chemical residue minimisation programs administered by DEECA.
• Significant experience in the use of firearms and captive bolt guns in the destruction of livestock and the ability to work in abattoir and knackery environments.
• Detailed knowledge of and experience in the application and review of procedures used in the prevention, investigation, diagnosis, control, eradication and treatment of diseases of farmed livestock in Victoria.
• Demonstrated experience working with and handling farm livestock, including sheep, cattle, pigs and
• horses, and a practical knowledge of their husbandry.
• Leadership: identifies potential issues and setbacks and guides team to optimise outcomes and models the behaviour expected of others. High levels of personal resilience including maintaining composure and focus under pressure and adapting to change.
• Conflict Management: actively deals with conflict to achieve a timely and pragmatic solution and clarifies the problems and seeks options to resolve; clearly and confidently communicates and handles difficult and sensitive communications well.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with staff to deliver concise, authoritative, high-quality information and materials.
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and pre-empt required actions; continually liaises with key stakeholders to ensure full understanding of the issues and evaluates implemented courses of action and adjusts as required.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Bendigo with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 26 May 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

Our Company:

 Incorporated in 1938, Hazeldenes are a leading Victorian FMCG business with an extensive national retail footprint. With breeding & rearing farms, a hatchery and growing farms with a world class processing facilities strategically located across Central Victoria, the heart of the business still lies in the unassuming country area of Lockwood.

 Our staff enjoy security, support, and respond with loyalty and hard work. A partnership that makes Hazeldenes a great place to work.

 The Role:

 This role will suit someone who is looking for a long-term career in an ever-changing dynamic environment within our small Farm Maintenance Team. The successful applicants will have access to excellent training and development opportunities and be exposed to a large variety of world-class equipment and a range of technological advancements as they are implemented throughout the business. Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, your duties will include but are not limited to:

•  Undertake routine Preventative Maintenance including repairs and upgrades on existing/new buildings
• Maintaining equipment in satisfactory working order
• Understand, follow, all quarantine and biosecurity regulations

 About you:

•  Manual Driver’s license (essential)
• Required to be ON Call some weekends and public holidays
•  Have good attention to detail
• Good Knowledge of hand tools
• Basic welding experience or the ability to learn
• Demonstrate the ability to work with their hands.
• Have sound problem solving techniques/ ability and mechanical aptitude.
• Have the ability to work autonomously as well as an effective member of a team
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Due to biosecurity reasons on the Farms, you must not own or come into direct contact with birds and pigs.

What we can offer:

•  Attractive pay rates
•  Career Progression
•  Discounted company products
•  Health and wellbeing programs

If you would like to join our dynamic team and be a part of our ongoing success, then click “Apply" to submit your resume.

We proudly embrace and promote cultural diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity within the workplace. Indigenous Australians, Torres Strait Islanders, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

This position is not suitable for backpackers/short term applicants. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position, hence overseas candidates will not be considered

Recruitment Team

Hazeldenes

• Great Opportunity to build a career in Agribusiness Banking 
• Support a diversified high value portfolio within our high performing Regional and Agribusiness Team
• Support a base of regional clients in Northern Victoria. 
• Agribusiness and Commercial experience is preferred.

How will I help?

Rock-solid relationships are at the heart of every commercial banking decision we make. In this strategic role you’ll work closely with Senior Relationship Managers across a varied portfolio to make sure those connections are second to none. Westpac Regional and Agribusiness is committed to sharing the journey with the industry and ensuring they are strongly supported and positioned for growth now and into the future.

Our Assistant Relationship Managers play a really important role in generating high-quality deals – helping with everything from credit submissions and deal structuring to financial analysis. Your financial insights will be put to good use, spotting any potential risks involved with existing or new clients and their financial requests. You will conduct cash flow, risk, and financial statement analysis, and regularly review portfolios to make sure the best quality credit is maintained, while making sure the relationships we have with our Agribusiness clients are kept in just as good shape.

What’s in it for me?

A welcoming team. A great company. A fantastic range of banking, wealth, and insurance benefits – as well as great discounts from our partners. Best of all? A career path that could really take you places. You’ll also be exposed to large and complex transactions and lots of complex banking products that will ultimately boost your career and keep things interesting.

What do I need?

We’d love to hear from aspirational accounting professionals looking to develop into our Senior Agribusiness Bankers of the future. You’ll need to have some serious financial smarts and ideally, you’ll have had exposure to financial analysis and credit assessment and a strong understanding of risk and compliance processes. 

You’ll be a natural communicator, able to engage and build genuine relationships with our customers, team player and a decisive thinker. You will work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers. Your drive to succeed will help you tackle even the most challenging tasks with an open mind and energy. Importantly, you will have a real connection to Regional Australia and the people and industries that support future growth.

What’s it like to work there?

You’re in control of your own destiny – work hard and you’ll see great success. We aim to provide one big, supportive team of people who love to create better futures together. Working with us you'll discover new ways of working, and an exciting range of roles to showcase your skills. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility. And one where everyone belongs.

How do I apply? 

To submit your interest in this position please click the APPLY button. 

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If an adjustment is required to assist you during our recruitment process, please email [email protected] 
 

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process? 

At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating inclusive and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community. 

We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 1.2 or email [email protected]

Engage, Build and Drive

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic leader to join the Concrete Operations team as a Concrete Plant Manager overseeing the Hymix Bendigo Concrete Plant in VIC. You will be joining a strong team culture where personal and professional growth is valued and your contributions towards our success recognised.

Reporting to the Area Manager, this is a multi-faceted role responsible for the concrete operations, overseeing the daily management, sales, operational and financial activities.

In your new role, you will:

• Be in the driver's seat, managing the day-to-day operations and making decisions that impact the overall performance of the business, including sales, financial reporting and managing costs within budget.
• Engage with customers to strategically grow and manage the existing customer base within the Bendigo market.
• Build and maintain effective relationships through regular communications to ensure that we are aiming towards achieving the perfect day for our customers.
• Conduct regular market analysis and gather market intelligence within your region.

This role is a great fit for you, if you have:

• Inspired and led teams through transformation to achieve growth.
• Experience in a sales environment.
• A positive presence in building strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Passionate about delivering remarkable customer service and great results.
• A team player who can multi-task and make quick effective decisions under pressure.
• Highly resilient and adaptable to changing situations.
• A natural problem solver and enjoy planning.

What we offer:

• Negotiable salary from $90k plus super, fully maintained company vehicle, phone, laptop, and an incentive program.
• Be part of highly recognised global brand name and growing organisation.
• Ongoing career and development opportunities.

Our Benefits

At Hymix Australia, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.

Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.

Hanson Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", then we'd love to hear from you.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this role will be responsible for managing fill and packaging activities to ensure compliance to quality, cost, customer requirements and specifications while maintaining a safe work environment.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead, coach, and empower a diverse team, cultivating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Ensure coaching, feedback, and training is provided to enhance individual and team performance.  Promote a culture of safety first, accountability, recognition, proactive problem solving and continuous learning.
• Encourage collaboration and teamwork across other departments including processing, maintenance, quality and logistics.
• Optimise filling and packaging of products in terms of quantity, quality and deadlines.
• Work with key stakeholders and departments to reduce costs and optimise operating budgets.

About you:

• Ability to lead, coach, develop and manage teams and improve engagement
• Ability to resolve conflict and drive change
• Knowledge of Agri-food or FMCG industry
• Understanding of production management, organisation and planning, and problem solving methods
• Good financial acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree qualification in management preferred
• Certificate IV in Food Processing preferred

The successful candidate must be energetic and a leader who enjoys coaching their team. You will be motivated and driven to deliver on business objectives and be pro-active when it comes to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.

About us:

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.

No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered!

Range Workforce Solutions have partnered with Hellers to assist in sourcing a Department Supervisor to join their team in East Bendigo. The Bendigo business firstly started in 1983 with a focus on providing ready to eat poultry products across Australia. We offer a safe and supportive environment whilst providing all team members with full training regardless of experience.

We are looking for applications from candidates who have been working in leadership roles within the FMCG industry, salary will be negotiable depending on skills and experience.

• Full time role.
• Supportive team environment.
• Based in Bendigo, Victoria.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Supervision of all production activities to ensure adherence to production, quality and food safety standards.
• Follow and meet production plans.
• Understanding production requirements and being able to roster staff accordingly.
• Ensure that operations within your department are done efficiently and safely.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team of production staff, providing coaching, guidance and support to maximise performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated leadership experience in production, preferably within the food industry.
• Ability to drive a positive and proactive team culture.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Adhere to all food safety and food hygiene standards.
• Relevant tertiary qualification would be highly desirable.

How to apply

To apply for these positions please click the apply button and follow the prompts.
Alternatively you can submit a copy of your resume to [email protected]  or contact our team on 03 4224 7040 for more information.

At AG Warehouse we service our Agricultural community by providing a knowledgeable, passionate & thorough agriculturally minded customer service team. We are owned by the global dairy processor, Saputo.

 We’re passionate about providing secure, supportive and flexible working environments, which allow everyone to grow in their own way.

How you will make contributions that matter

You will join our thriving Rochester branch, with newly renovated show room, offices & staff amenities & a team of passionate customer service staff. You will support our local agricultural & local communities with your knowledge and expertise of our stores products and services.  Your new role will see you join a small team on site but over 3,000 across Australia. 

Reporting to the Store Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with the store’s customer base
• Providing support and leadership to a small, close-knit and dedicated team
• Point of sale (POS) general daily transactions
• Store setup and merchandising, including stocktaking and ordering of products
• Some lifting may be required at times
   

About you

You will have: 

• A customer focused attitude
• Rural retail experience
• Agricultural and/or product knowledge
• A commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to understand customer needs
• A forklift licence is an advantage
• Team player and able to work cohesively in a small team
• Strong communication skills

We’ll support you with

• The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values led company.
• A competitive annual salary + overtime
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities

Click Apply to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Cinthiya on 0423 504 558 . AG Warehouse is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.