LIVESTOCK OVERSEER, ALBANY REGION WA

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Livestock Overseer. Located in the South Stirling/Green Range area on the south coast of WA, approximately 70km north-east of Albany. Close proximity to pristine coastline, beaches and National parks and an outstanding small community with local country club. A well regarded primary school and access to high school bus to either Albany or Mount Barker is also available.
About The Role:

• The role will consist of reporting to the owner to plan, organise, coordinate and perform daily/weekly operations and assist planning longer term livestock strategies
• Basic duties for 10,000 Merino ewes and 300 Angus breeding cows will include, mustering, drenching, drafting, fencing, monitoring lambing and calving, marking, feeding, organising shearing and crutching
• General maintenance and assisting with seeding and harvest if required
• You will be required to work competently alone along with managing additional staff and contractors when required
• Working alongside a team of 5 full-time employees

About You:

• Demonstrated experience working with livestock, sheep and cattle,
• Previous employment and other agriculture experience,
• Additional skills and tickets/certificates (Chem cert or HC/MC would be highly regarded),
• Drivers License.

Essential Skills Required:

• Experience with all aspects of livestock (sheep and cattle) husbandry will be highly regarded,
• Must have drivers license, a willingness to learn and work with others, be fit, energetic and easy to get along with,
• Ability to be well organised and have an eye for detail.

What's on offer:

• The remuneration package is negotiable depending on experience and level of responsibility, minimum of $35 per hour,
• 45 hour standard working week with overtime available,
• Two houses available on farm (4 x 1 and 4 x 2) both with reverse cycle air-conditioning, well maintained with new kitchens,
• Close to South Stirling Primary School.

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