We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and hard working individual to take on a Manager role with Kenny's Creek at Burrowa Hills between Boorowa and Galong, NSW. Burrowa Hills is a mixed farm with composite PrimeLine sheep, cropping and Angus heifers. Much of the cropping functions are contracted out and the role requires monitoring and acting on Agronomist advice.
Burrowa Hills is approximately 1,500Ha and has an excellent house where we are currently rennovating the kitchen and bathroom. The farm is approximately 10km from Boorowa on the Galong Road. Close to school bus runs to Harden and Young.
In the last year we have built a new shearing shed, sheep yards and extended the water trough network. The farm will continue to be developed with the extension of the road and laneway system.
The successful applicant will be reliable, highly motivated, energetic, have a good work ethic and have a keen interest in the agricultural industry. They will demonstrate good communication and time management skills. They must be able to work autonomously and be able to lead team members and contractors. The preferred applicant will also have working dogs, animal husbandry skills and low stress stock handling skills. Support available for professional development and training opportunities.
In Boorowa we manage three farms - Hillgrove, Burrowa Hills and Breakfast Creek Station. This role will have primary responsibility for Burrowa Hills but will work in conjunction with the teams on Hillgrove and Breakfast Creek.
The role:
- Run a quality Primeline sheep enterprise
- Manage livestock health and performance
- Pasture and cropping management
- Continued development of the farm
- Assisting in overseeing the farm and related activities
- Maintain AgriWebb
- Weed and pest control
- Ensuring safe working environment
- Where required, working with teams on our other farms.
The position is available for immediate start.