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Form of workIconic Bobbara Station's strength lies in it being perfectly located in a reliable rainfall zone, allowing for robust and reliable mixed livestock and cropping operations year-on-year.
Bobbara Station is owned by Union Agriculture landholdings which include 4 properties in NSW spanning over 23,000Ha with Bobbara their flagship and much loved 1st property – as such rest assured resources and support with always be at hand by the very cooperative owners.
The property spanning approx. 4,000Ha currently operates livestock breeding enterprises, comprising approx. 9000 sheep which incorporates a self-replacing merino and self-replacing Composite ewe flock and 600 Angus Breeders to AI Wagyu.
To keep this farm moving forward this enterprise is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join their team in the Harden/Boorowa region and come on-board (dependent on your experience) as a Livestock / Assistant Manager / Overseer.
Establishing yourself quickly as part of the reliable and communicative team - the opportunity is for you to help the Farm Manager let you oversee, and they can focus on the Day-2-Day operations.
You will be a highly motivated and self-reliant individual wanting the step-up to take the lead and the care of the livestock operations, plus be involved in the cropping and pasture enterprises as required (a cropping team is employed).
If you are someone that is looking for an opportunity to gain further experience with a highly experienced and straight forward employer, that will want you to work hard, but will pay you well with excellent conditions then this is the role for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the day-2-day livestock operations.
- Assist with farm operations including all aspects of sheep husbandry and record management.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Participate when required with the team in crop and hay production.
- Mechanical, general repairs and maintenance to farm infrastructure, plant and equipment.
- Cares for livestock and has min. 3-5 years sheep handling experience.
- High level recording of livestock (e.g. AgriWebb).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Own working dogs (preferred).
- Reliable and accountable with a willingness to learn.
- A strong work ethic, with the ability to work unsupervised and show initiative.
- The ability to work cooperatively with other team members.
- Heavy Vehicle Driver’s License (or willingness to obtain).
- Attractive above average remuneration package $ + renovated 3 bed accom (close to schools) + work vehicle, meat and phone allowance
- Great team with excellent conditions.
- Location: Galong, NSW (Yass 35Km, Harden 25km, Boorowa 30km).
Apply online or please contact Peter Walters, at Agricultural Appointments on 0407 780 *** for more information. NB. Due to call volumes please leave a voicemail message as missed calls will not be returned.
We are open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents and Australian temporary residents who hold a valid work visa for the duration of the specified term, without the requirement for sponsorship.
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