AddressLivestock Manager Beef Breeding Operation Glenelg Shire – Full Time
- Beef breeding and finishing enterprise.
- Autonomous role.
- Well serviced and scenic location.
- Attractive salary and house available to the right applicant.
The Employer
A family owned, highly productive and well-appointed beef breeding and finishing operation, running 1500-2000 breeding cows over 4,500 acres on productive volcanic heavy clay and loam soils in the high rainfall area of South-West Victoria.
Focussing on optimising production per hectare, cows are joined via natural mating and artificial insemination and weaners are fed to 16 months of age to be bought by feedlots and backgrounders. The operation presently carries 35,000 DSEs.
With scope for gains in production and efficiencies through genetics, pasture, and paddock management the aim of the business is to profitably improve and evolve in line with, and beyond industry standards.
The Role
Seeking a Livestock Manager to be a critical driver in optimising the farm business’s profitability through efficiently and sustainably pushing production. To achieve this having a, conscientious, self-motivated hands-on work ethic, and the desire to take ownership of the farm's business success is essential.
The ideal candidate would have:
· A passion for beef cattle production.
· Low stress cattle handling skills.
· Experience with rotational grazing and pasture improvement.
· Fencing and general machinery and infrastructure maintenance knowledge.
The opportunity for training and development in these areas is available for an enthusiastic candidate who is willing to learn.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cattle husbandry, including marking, feeding, drenching, weaning, and general animal health.
- Grazing management and pasture establishment.
- Construction and maintenance of fencing.
- Regular reporting to owners as required, including reporting on livestock, pasture, and machinery.
- Working alongside owners to develop and plan farm programs and calendars.
- Liaising with contractors.
- Managing staff
- Machinery, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance.
The Offer
The position includes and allows for:
· An attractive salary package is available for negotiation with the successful candidate.
· A high level of operational freedom and discretion.
· A comfortable 3-bedroom, house is available to the right applicant, with a great aspect and commanding views.
· Great beaches and national park within easy driving distance
· Easy access to local primary and secondary schools within 5 kilometres - as well as school buses to Portland and Hamilton.
· Availability of all necessary amenities (supermarket, post office, hospital etc.) within a 5-minute drive.
To apply for this role, please submit a current resume and references to ***************@gmail.com. A cover letter indicating your suitability for this role will also be highly regarded.
For further information, please call.
0487 199***.
