Full Description

• Location: Varley, WA — Wheatbelt / Lakes area, ~420 km east of Perth
• Work type: Full-time, permanent (ongoing)
• Included: House (electricity & water paid), work vehicle and phone
• Apply as: A couple, or singularly for either role

About the Company

Varley AgSolutions (Newlakes Pty Ltd) is a family-owned agribusiness and a member of the National Rural Independent (NRI) group. We serve the Lakes district as an agricultural supplier, general store and Community Postal Agency — a cornerstone business for the local farming community.

About the role

A rare chance to take on two senior roles in one tight-knit Wheatbelt town. Varley AgSolutions is hiring a General Manager to lead the ag-supply business and a Shop Manager to run the general store and postal agency. The two roles suit a couple looking to make a move to the country together — but each can be applied for on its own. Tell us which one fits you.

GENERAL MANAGER

What you’ll do
• Manage the chemical budget, procurement and supplier negotiations.
• Lead customer relations, in-store service and on-farm delivery.
• Provide technical advice on crop protection, fertiliser and rural inputs.
• Oversee accounts, payments and trading terms.
• Maintain AGSAFE accreditation, warehouse management and safety compliance.
• Service plant and machinery; maintain the yard and site.

What you’ll bring
• Experience in agricultural supply, rural merchandise or related agribusiness (essential).
• Technical knowledge of farm chemicals, fertiliser and rural inputs (essential).
• Commercial capability — budgeting, procurement, accounts (essential).
• Current Forklift Licence, or ability to obtain (essential).
• HR (Heavy Rigid) Licence — advantageous.
• Dangerous Goods Licence — advantageous.
• AGSAFE accreditation / Approved Manager (liquor) — advantageous.

SHOP MANAGER

What you’ll do
• Manage debtors and creditors.
• Order groceries and basic hardware; maintain stock levels.
• Cost and price goods to protect margin.
• Deliver strong customer service; negotiate with customers and suppliers.
• Run the Community Postal Agency and postal services.
• Maintain and clean the shop and building; assist with yard upkeep.
• Operate the forklift for stock handling.

What you’ll bring
• Retail, general store or rural merchandise experience, ideally supervisory (essential).
• Sound accounts skills — debtors, creditors, ordering, costing, pricing (essential).
• Strong customer service and negotiation skills (essential).
• Current Forklift Licence, or ability to obtain (essential).
• Postal agency or service-counter experience — advantageous.
• Approved Manager (liquor) qualification — advantageous.

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