The Employer: Founded in 2010, family-owned and operated, Burlington Farming is a leading, multi-faceted agricultural and trading enterprise. Located in Tasmania's Northern Midlands, our operation comprises five properties across the Cressy and Longford area, covering approximately 4,500 acres. Burlington Farming are a diversified agricultural enterprise with interests in broadacre cropping, livestock production, pasture seed multiplication, seed cleaning and processing, and agricultural research. Our operations include our sister company, UMS, a dedicated pasture seed business, a commercial seed cleaning plant, and an on-farm research station that supports innovation and product development across the business. As an Office Administrator, you will play a key support role across our farming and seed operations, providing administrative assistance to management and operational staff. This maternity leave position offers a varied workload and the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of a modern agricultural business. Responsibilities include assisting the Seed Cleaning Plant Manager with inventory management, processing records and operational administration; recording seed production and inventory data in MYOB; processing of fortnightly payroll; coordinating employee onboarding, inductions and employment documentation; maintaining personnel records and setting up staff across various workplace applications and systems. The role will also support Workplace Health and Safety requirements through record-keeping, compliance administration, and coordinating toolbox meetings. Additional duties include accounts payable and receivable processing, invoicing, bank reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, monitoring office and PPE supplies, timesheet reporting, rental property inspections, ensuring maintenance requests are completed, and maintaining accurate livestock and cropping records using systems such as AgriWebb and Agworld. From time to time, the successful candidate may assist with practical farming operations, such as escorting machinery or helping with basic livestock tasks. Your help would be greatly appreciated, but not essential. This role would suit a highly organised and adaptable administrator who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and is comfortable operating in a dynamic agricultural environment. The Offer Burlington Farming offers a supportive, flexible environment that truly values work-life balance and open communication. This dedicated, on-farm role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the day-to-day operations of a forward-thinking agricultural business, while also providing the stability of a professional administrative position. The successful candidate will be offered a permanent full-time position with a 12-month maternity leave contract. The remuneration for this role depends on your level of experience and technical proficiency. Ongoing full-time work may be available for the right applicant. The Ideal Candidate We need a proactive team member who loves keeping things organised and can roll with the punches in a busy environment. We're on the lookout for someone with: A Curious Mind: You enjoy looking at the bigger picture behind the numbers to see how we can do things better. Solid Financial Habits: You're confident handling MYOB, Excel, and daily bookkeeping tasks like accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations. Great Admin Habits: You have a background in office support, excellent computer and communication skills, and a sharp eye for accuracy. A Flexible Attitude: You can easily adapt to changing day-to-day priorities, especially during our peak seasons. An Understanding of Farming: If you know your way around agricultural terms and practices, you'll have a head start (but it's not a dealbreaker!). A Great Attitude: We value a vibrant workplace, so high energy and a good sense of humour are must-haves. Register your interest If you feel that you're the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit. For further information please call Annie on 0499 370 136or email annie@droverag.com.au
