- Volunteering sesAmbulance service
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking
- Camping
- Running
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Phillip John Ellis
Riverside Launceston
Summary
I am a dedicated worker, capable of solving problems and making decisions on the go. I enjoy being active and achieving and take pride in everything I do. I am happy working by myself or as part of a team. I thrive on new challenges and acquiring new skills.
Experienced agricultural professional with keen focus on optimizing farm operations and maximizing crop yields. Strong background in overseeing daily farm activities, managing resources efficiently, and implementing sustainable farming practices. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve consistent results. Skilled in crop management, livestock care, machinery maintenance, and budget planning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm manager
Meander Lakes Westwood
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Complete management of operation of farm, Staff, contractors, Using the latest technology available to make decisions and plan budgets and future decisions to improve production. Reporting to owner.
Farm Manager
Ramsay AG
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Complete management of operation of farm. Staff, contractors, crops, sales.
- Very enjoyable time take a run down farm and bringing it to its potential.
Tractor And Carrot Harvest operator
Harvestmoon
09.2017 - 01.2019
2IC/Overseer Heifer raising unit
Moon Lake Investments P/L
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Duties: Organising of staff & contractors daily tasks, managing rotations & grass management pasture improvements, stock condition and weight gains. Farm maintenance. WHS board member over all farms.
Farm Overseer
King Angus Beef (D & W Collins)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Duties: Pasture and livestock management including finishing all cattle to market weight, calving, veterinary, standard use and maintenance of farm vehicles including medium rigid truck, tractors, atv 4x4, and all other aspects of general farm maintenance.
Farm Manager
Batoka Family Trust (D & J McLeod)
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Duties: All aspects of managing a beef farm (whilst running above business).
Director
PJ Ellis Pty Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Self-employed/director of company Contract Fertilizer Spreader
- Duties: Operating and running of business contracting to local farmers, maintenance of two trucks and loaders.
- Self-employed/director of company Contract Fertilizer Spreader
Education
No Degree -
Scotch Oakburn College
Launceston, TasmaniaAustralian Maritime College - Skipper 3 Master 5 Ticket, Radio Operator's Ticket, Radar Ticket, Elements of Ship Safety, Engine Drivers' Ticket MED3
Australian Maritime College
Launceston, TasmaniaSkills
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Farm budgeting
- Livestock management
- Animal nutrition
- Equipment operation
- Fertilizer application
- Supply ordering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Crop rotation
- Crop inspection
- Crop management
- Supply purchasing
Accomplishments
- Achieved greater financial gain and overall productivity by introducing Agriwebb for tracking farm performance and tasks.
- Developed spreadsheets to allow comprehensive inventory tracking.
- Developed and improved Smart sheets to manage and control farm.
- Took Umtali from 4000 breeding ewes to 6500 and increased annual turnover by 40%.
- Successfully ran my own spreading & fishing businesses achieving profitable annual turnover.
- Leading and mentoring staff, encouraging expansion of personal growth and knowledge of my team.
Qualifications Tickets
- Forklift licence
- Chemical accreditation certificate
- Traffic controller
- Senior first aid accident scene
- Working at heights
- Accident response
- Crowd controller
- Accident rescue: search, vehicle recovery
- Accident scene management (held whilst Deputy Commander of SES King Island)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/23/67
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Gardening
- Fishing
- Shooting-sport and recreational
- Hiking
- Music
- Reading
- Family activities
- AFL football
- Competitive cycling
- Licensed game shooting
Community Service
- SES King Island Deputy Commander - position held for 10 years
- King Island Ambulance volunteer
- Community member King Island Game Birds Association
- Member of Professional Fishermen's Association
- Member of Australian Fertiliser Association
Part Time Work
- Kelp carter King Island
- Sheep shearer and rouse about Tasmania and King Island
- Farm minding
Interests
Timeline
Farm manager
Meander Lakes Westwood
06.2023 - 02.2025
Farm Manager
Ramsay AG
02.2019 - 06.2023
Tractor And Carrot Harvest operator
Harvestmoon
09.2017 - 01.2019
2IC/Overseer Heifer raising unit
Moon Lake Investments P/L
04.2014 - 05.2017
Farm Overseer
King Angus Beef (D & W Collins)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Farm Manager
Batoka Family Trust (D & J McLeod)
01.2007 - 01.2011
Director
PJ Ellis Pty Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2011
No Degree -
Scotch Oakburn College
Australian Maritime College - Skipper 3 Master 5 Ticket, Radio Operator's Ticket, Radar Ticket, Elements of Ship Safety, Engine Drivers' Ticket MED3
Australian Maritime College
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