Agriculture. Farming. Management. Training & Assessment

Summary

  • Experienced Farm Operations and Management professional with 23 years in mixed agricultural enterprises across the Western District and Central Highlands

  • Proven expertise in developing and implementing strategic plans, with success measured through detailed reporting and presentations.

  • Strong network with industry leaders in corporate and local farming businesses. Up-to-date knowledge of the latest sustainable farming technologies and innovations.

  • Business-savvy and commercially insightful, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working efficiently and co-operatively within a team.

Qualifications and Certificates

  • University of Melbourne, Longerenong Agriculture College Advanced Diploma Agriculture & Farm Production.

  • Australian Forensic Services: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

  • Rist: life time ewe management and high performance Weaner management courses. 2011-2013

  • Level 2 First Aid

  • CCF OH&S Industry card (Red Card)

  • ACUP

  • WWCC (current)

  • Life time ewe management

  • Drivers licence

  • Motorcycle licence

  • Excavator licence

  • Backhoe licence

  • Front end loader licence

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and related Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Moodle.

“My passion lies in empowering our future generations with the best practices in agriculture and farming, by blending traditional wisdom with modern innovations, it’s more crucial than ever in todays Agriculture industry. Practical application in agricultural operations is an essential part of this learning journey—understanding machinery, animal health and management, and overall safe workplace standards is so important. By providing young farmers with proper training, we give them the best opportunity for good placements and success in the Australian farming industry.” - Patrick Hyland

Education & Training

Federation TAFE, Food and Fibre, Gillies St Campus and Mount Rowan Campus

  • Vocational Agriculture Facilitator, Specialising in VET in Schools (Certificate II in Agriculture)

  • Overseeing and Teaching all Agriculture Trainees
    (Certificate III in agriculture)

  • Facilitating the Certificate IV in Agriculture.

Federation TAFE, Corrections, Langi Kal Kal and HCC, sessional teacher (2020-2021)

  • Vocational educator specialising in the Certificate II and III in Agriculture

  • Certificate II and III in Horticulture. Responsible for enrolments, developing unit resources where needed, facilitating unit deliveries, conducting practical assessments in both simulated and on the job environments, resulting, consulting with industry stakeholders, assisting with learners welfare during education activities.

Federation College, CRT VCAL Teaching

  • JOBSPATH Program Facilitator, Federation Maryborough and Ballarat

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Head of Operations & Management
Moragoe P/L (current)

  • Combined extensive farm management expertise with modern, sustainability-focused agriculture. Integrated farm operations with tourism and business management.

  • Led project from inception, developing and executing strategic plans with senior stakeholders.

  • Successfully implemented plans within budget, focusing on sustainable practices. Maintained chemical-free farming practices.

  • Developed a fully operational organic sheep, meat, and beef cattle producing enterprise Click Here to View more on Morago