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Salary- Kick-start your agricultural career in a family-owned successful operation.
- It is in a fantastic location with all the necessary services available.
- Livestock-focused role with room for opportunity.
The Role:
You will work alongside the manager and other permanent/contracting staff in a senior farmhand role. You will be a key person in developing and implementing operations that have been well thought out by the senior staff, allowing for scaling up livestock numbers, systems, and strategies for the property and delivering the desired outcomes for the operation. This will be an excellent opportunity for a junior station hand to advance in their career.
While experience is valued, we welcome candidates with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in learning. The role will involve working with dogs and the considerate handling of livestock, often using side-by-side for mustering. Your contributions to the team will be appreciated, and you will be encouraged to fully engage with this collaborative work environment and the vibrant community culture that characterises this exciting workplace.
Above all, we are looking for an applicant who demonstrates a positive outlook, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative in their work. Your enthusiasm for teamwork, eagerness to acquire new skills, and aspirations for career growth are attributes that will be wholeheartedly supported.
The Property & Employer:
Our client owns and operates a sheep breeding, prime lamb, and commercial cattle business covering 1,600 ha at the foot of Mt Napier, near Hamilton, Victoria. This picturesque property has developed laneway systems and undercover sheep and cattle yards and has undergone significant improvements in fencing and pastures, enabling increases in efficiency and carrying capacity. Currently running 7,500 self-replacing composite ewes and 750 commercial Angus breeding cows, and a hay and silage program in Spring. Along with being involved in all elements of livestock management, the successful candidate will be required to undertake various daily tasks, including fencing, yard building and repairs, welding, and machinery maintenance.
The Offer:
On offer is a salary in line with skills and experience with comfortable accommodation in the form of a 2-bedroom, one-bathroom with wood heating and reverse cycle. The property is located 10 minutes from Hamilton, a lovely country town offering all the essential services, including primary and secondary schooling, health, and shopping. Various other activities are convenient for you in your downtime, with fishing, camping, water sports, football, tennis, golf, and lawn bowls all offered close by. The successful candidate will fall in love with all that Hamilton offers.
The Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will have the following desired attributes:
If you feel you’re the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you’re the right fit.
You will work alongside the manager and other permanent/contracting staff in a senior farmhand role. You will be a key person in developing and implementing operations that have been well thought out by the senior staff, allowing for scaling up livestock numbers, systems, and strategies for the property and delivering the desired outcomes for the operation. This will be an excellent opportunity for a junior station hand to advance in their career.
While experience is valued, we welcome candidates with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in learning. The role will involve working with dogs and the considerate handling of livestock, often using side-by-side for mustering. Your contributions to the team will be appreciated, and you will be encouraged to fully engage with this collaborative work environment and the vibrant community culture that characterises this exciting workplace.
Above all, we are looking for an applicant who demonstrates a positive outlook, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative in their work. Your enthusiasm for teamwork, eagerness to acquire new skills, and aspirations for career growth are attributes that will be wholeheartedly supported.
The Property & Employer:
Our client owns and operates a sheep breeding, prime lamb, and commercial cattle business covering 1,600 ha at the foot of Mt Napier, near Hamilton, Victoria. This picturesque property has developed laneway systems and undercover sheep and cattle yards and has undergone significant improvements in fencing and pastures, enabling increases in efficiency and carrying capacity. Currently running 7,500 self-replacing composite ewes and 750 commercial Angus breeding cows, and a hay and silage program in Spring. Along with being involved in all elements of livestock management, the successful candidate will be required to undertake various daily tasks, including fencing, yard building and repairs, welding, and machinery maintenance.
The Offer:
On offer is a salary in line with skills and experience with comfortable accommodation in the form of a 2-bedroom, one-bathroom with wood heating and reverse cycle. The property is located 10 minutes from Hamilton, a lovely country town offering all the essential services, including primary and secondary schooling, health, and shopping. Various other activities are convenient for you in your downtime, with fishing, camping, water sports, football, tennis, golf, and lawn bowls all offered close by. The successful candidate will fall in love with all that Hamilton offers.
The Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will have the following desired attributes:
- Some experience with sheep and cattle operations, including pasture management, will be advantageous.
- The ability to work in a team environment.
- A passion for livestock and experience with low-stress handling techniques
- High regard for quality and pride in one’s work.
- Willingness to obtain experience in maintenance and fencing.
- A willingness to engage with farm management technology, including Agriwebb and FarmO
- A team of reliable working dogs is desired but not essential.
If you feel you’re the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you’re the right fit.
