IMAGINE A SCHOOL THAT CAN FEED ITS COMMUNITY.

A FARM, BUILT WITHIN A SCHOOL.

Farm my School is a not-for-profit association working to transform unused land within schools into regenerative market gardens providing food for the local community.

With the aim of developing urban farming that connects farmers with schools, the program brings local food production back into the heart of our communities. The commercially viable market garden becomes the heart of the community, providing produce to school families through the provision of weekly veggie boxes and supplying food to the school canteen.

The program promotes healthy eating, ecological stewardship and connected communities. By transforming urban spaces, Farm My School utilises permaculture principles, inspiring students to care for the Earth, themselves and the people around them.

If this all sounds great to you, read on …

FMS Bellarine Secondary College is our pilot project, a one and a half acre farm consisting of 124 newly built production beds. We seek a passionate professional farmer to establish a standard of excellence in farming, production, and management of the farm and it’s produce founded on permaculture principles.

This role is responsible for:

• Managing the soil health and overall health of the site.
• Managing and planning propagation, plantings, crop rotations, companion planting and resting of beds to seasonal requirements.
• Engage required services and contractors as required.
• Engage and roster staff and volunteers.
• Provide content to FMS marketing specialists to promote and support project delivery.
• Document data and findings from each harvest and season for reporting purposes. This will include production tonnage, site rainfall, inputs, pest occurrence, crop failures etc.
• Development of the on-sale of produce – veggie box operations; increase presence, profitability and link to core business objectives and values.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrate an ability to partner with volunteers and stakeholders, to deliver high standards of farm management.
• Have appropriate experience, and/or internship and/or tertiary Agricultural / Horticultural related qualifications.
• Have extensive similar communication and supervision expertise, with demonstrated experience managing people and projects.

What we are looking for:

• Outstanding farm management skills aligned to FMS values and permaculture principles.
• Proven planning, organisational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

• Acute attention to detail, with a passion for excellence.
• Forward thinking and results oriented individual with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Self-motivated and reliable person who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• Is a team player, enjoys working with a vibrant and passionate team of professionals, with a passion for what you do!

Join this young and dynamic organisation and enjoy a professional and supportive team environment.

This is a rare opportunity for a full-time position within an innovative value-based organisation.

An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Website: Farm My School - Regenerative Farming, Community Food.

If you would like a copy of the position description or for further information about this exciting role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Regenerative Farmer enquiry via EthicalJobs.