2IC General Manager - Goat Dairy, Southwestern Victoria

The Employer
Our client, one of Australia's top three largest goat dairy farms, offers a rare blank canvas opportunity for a visionary agribusiness leader to lead a state-of-the-art goat dairy operation in Southwestern Victoria. This role provides complete autonomy to drive innovation, profitability, and operational excellence through cutting-edge automation and robotics, backed by substantial investment, in a rapidly expanding business.

The Role
Established in 2019, our client is a leader in high-quality raw goat milk and breeding stock production, leveraging advanced farming techniques to ensure superior animal welfare and product quality. Their Southwestern Victoria operation features a high-capacity milking parlour processing up to 900 goats per hour, a robust breeding program, and kid-rearing facilities. The Australian Goat Milk Market is set for significant growth, driven by demand for its digestive benefits and infant formula exports to China and Southeast Asia, with Victoria as a key production hub.

We seek a dynamic 2IC General Manager to seize this blank canvas opportunity, unify operations, and transform the farm into a world-class, highly profitable enterprise. The role involves managing the goat dairy, milking up to 900 goats per hour, with ambitious plans to expand herd size and output. With the owner primarily overseas, you will have unparalleled autonomy to implement data-driven strategies and lead transformative automation initiatives to set new industry standards.

The 2IC General Manager will craft and execute a strategic vision to achieve operational and financial excellence within an agreed budget. Key objectives include:

• Lead with vision, providing staff training and direction to ensure seamless operations.
• Harness data to optimise herd and farm performance, maintaining meticulous records.
• Present the farm as a professional, industry-leading operation.
• Drive herd development, kid care, and milking operations to exceed production targets.
• Oversee all farm activities, including equipment maintenance and contractor coordination.
• Pioneer automation and robotics to revolutionise efficiency and professionalism.

Reporting directly to the owner, often overseas, you will collaborate with nutrition consultants, veterinarians, and financial teams to deliver outstanding results.

The Ideal Candidate
You are a visionary, results-driven leader passionate about redefining dairy farming excellence. You will bring:

• Proven success managing large-scale dairy or livestock operations, ideally with goats.
• Deep expertise in TMR feeding, milking systems, breeding, and kid management.
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
• Technical proficiency in animal husbandry, pasture and cropping management, and machinery operation.
• Experience with dairy automation, robotics, and modern farm management systems to drive innovation.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire staff and engage stakeholders.
• Proficiency in farm management systems, MS Excel, and Office suite; AgriWebb experience is a plus.
• A degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or a related field is preferred.

The Offer
A premium salary package, including a modern family homestead, will be tailored to the successful candidate. The farm in Southwestern Victoria offers access to quality schools, sporting facilities, and shopping precincts in nearby regional centres. This role is a career-defining opportunity to lead with complete autonomy, shape a cutting-edge goat dairy operation, and capitalise on the booming Australian goat milk market.

Want This Job?
If you're ready to seize this blank canvas opportunity and lead with vision, submit an up-to-date resume, contact details for three references, and a cover letter outlining your passion and suitability for the role.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in dairy production and animal welfare.