AddressGlencoe Farm is a vertically integrated producer and supplier of beef to the domestic and international markets. We are a family owned and operated cattle farm that functions over 3000 hectares in Gingin WA as well as our background property in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, compiling over half a million acres. With over 7000 breeders across both properties, Glencoe Farm also comprises a feedlot and most recently the home of our stud “Munda Reds “Droughtmaster Stud.
Job Title: Beef Cattle Farmer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Beef Cattle Farmer to join our team.
As a Beef Cattle Farmer, your key responsibilities will include organizing and conducting farming operations such as mustering, catching and drenching livestock, breeding and raising livestock, assisting with calving and artificial insemination, and sterilizing machinery.
You will also have the responsibility to direct and oversee general farming activities, maintain cattle feeding plans, maintain paddock fencing and water supply systems, organize the sale, purchase, and transportation of livestock and produce, and maintain and evaluate records of farming activities and regulatory compliance.
It will be important for you to monitor market activity and trends in beef prices, feed costs, and consumer demand to plan accordingly. Managing relationships with buyers and slaughterhouses will also be a part of your role. In some cases, you may also be involved in selecting, training, and supervising staff and contractors.
In terms of qualifications, proven experience in breeding and raising livestock for meat production is essential. You should have a strong knowledge of livestock health and nutrition as well as the ability to effectively manage farming operations.
Excellent organisational and leadership skills along with fiscal management knowledge are crucial for success in this role. Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities, as well as the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, are also essential. Additionally excellent communication and people skills are necessary for effective collaboration with team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise and conduct farming operations such as mustering, involving locating and collecting animals, often from vast paddocks or open areas.
- Catching for health checks, to administer vaccinations, and to provide medical treatment to prevent disease and injury, for transportation, or other management purposes.
- Drenching to administer oral medication (usually in liquid form) to livestock to help prevent or treat internal parasites and ensures the animals’ well-being.
- Breeding and raising livestock through “Munda Reds “Droughtmaster Stud to contribute to the farm’s sustainability and profitability by producing healthier, more productive livestock.
- Assisting with calving and artificial insemination.
- Sterilising machinery used to collect, grade and package produce.
- Direct and oversee general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages and controlling pests.
- Maintain Cattle Feeding Plans, including growing and harvesting fodder, fertilising and weed management, to ensure the feed supply and health and nutrition of cattle.
- Maintain paddock fencing, equipment, and water supply systems to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
- Organise the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce.
- Maintain and evaluate records of farming activities, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate management and legal adherence.
- Monitor market activity by examining trends in beef prices, feed costs and consumer demand and plan accordingly.
- Manage relationships with buyers and slaughterhouses.
- You will be involved in the selection, training and supervision of staff and contractors.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of livestock health and nutrition.
- Proven experience in breeding and raising livestock for meat production, including low stress stock handling techniques.
- Experience with farm equipment.
- Fitness to safely undertake the physical aspects of the role.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to manage farming operations effectively.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Strong knowledge of financial management.
- Problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and people skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience
If you are enthusiastic about livestock farming management and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
