Farm Manager

Farm Manager – Department of Education, Western Australia Join to apply for the Farm Manager role at Department of Education, Western Australia This is a 4 month fixed term, full‑time position commencing as soon as possible Western Australian College of Agriculture – Narrogin (WACOA – Narrogin) is seeking a Farm Manager to join their team. The College is located in the Narrogin Shire, 5 kms southwest of the Narrogin town centre. The WACOA – Narrogin is co‑educational for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. As a specialist Agriculture and related trades training school, students come from across Western Australia with most boarding on site. Students apply to attend the College for the real‑life learning environment and with a genuine interest in our programmes and what these can do for their future job prospects. As a result, our students choose to be at the College and want to learn. The course is centred on agriculture and related trades. The theory of agriculture learned in the class programme is coupled with practical skills developed on the college's 1340‑hectare farm which operates several commercial scale enterprises. The farm runs several sections which provide students with real‑life working experiences in broad acre cropping, beef, sheep, poultry, farm workshop and general farm maintenance. The college operates as a Registered Training Organisation. Students can tailor a program from pathways which culminate in the Western Australian Certificate of Education with the possibility of generating an ATAR score along with a range of other qualifications. Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online. Role Our ideal applicant will be an innovative leader with current farming knowledge and experience relevant to the College farm who is passionate about training in an agricultural context. Additionally, they would ideally have excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate, plus well‑developed staff management skills. With the assistance of the farm leadership team, the Farm Manager oversees the 1350 ha College farm which includes a range of animal and plant enterprises of semi‑commercial scale operated as close to industry standard as possible. Enterprises include cropping, beef, sheep and poultry. In addition, smaller enterprises operate in horticulture, Suffolk sheep stud, farm workshop, general farm and meat processing. The Farm Manager is not expected to possess a working knowledge of all enterprises at the college but will draw upon the expertise of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, other industry contacts and staff to ensure the agricultural learning programme and commercial outcomes are optimised. In conjunction with the Principal, Agricultural Advisory Committee, Assistant Farm Managers and Agricultural Training Officers, you will ideally develop, implement, and review farm policies and plans. With support from the Manager Corporate Services, you will oversee substantial financial resources including budget preparation and maintain accurate records of production data. Responsibilities also include overseeing human resources, including induction and performance management of staff whilst monitoring and managing staff leave entitlements to ensure accrued leave is cleared within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with relevant awards, agreements and Departmental policy. The Farm Manager shares an on‑call role with the Assistant Farm Manager to be contactable to deal with issues that arise outside of normal operational hours. This can be up to every second week but currently is one week in three. An on‑call allowance is paid for this responsibility. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clare Roser, Principal on or emailing Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021‑2025 for more details. Eligibility Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Select apply for job. Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager. Attach your documents. Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; A statement of up to five (5) addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF; Demonstrated significant experience and competency in the management of a large or multifaceted agricultural enterprise/farm. (Relevant to the requirements of the college); Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of AQTF requirements of a Registered Training Organisation and the ability to deliver and assess effective training programmes in agriculture and related areas. Demonstrated experience in financial accountability including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting. Demonstrated ability to prepare, implement and manage business plans and to provide comprehensive reports. Demonstrated well‑developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to provide leadership, establish and maintain effective working relationships within a team environment. Demonstrated leadership ability including supervising and developing staff and in adhering to occupational safety and health requirements in an agricultural setting. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Education, Western Australia by 2x. Get notified about new Farm Manager jobs in Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia . #J-18808-Ljbffr