AddressYou will be involved in all aspects of our client's business, but someone with experience and skills in machinery operation/maintenance and property maintenance will be highly regarded. The ideal candidate should have experience or be willing to learn about livestock husbandry, including stock movements, health treatments, natural/AI breeding programs, data collection, and recording. You will help with the Efficiency Testing Facility, assist with the running of the annual field day and bull sale, and manage pastures and renovations.
The Property & Employer:
Coota Park Blue-E is a seed stock operation that aims to breed cattle with superior genetics. Our client's stud herd comprises 600 cows, and they take great pride in recording feed intakes and feed efficiency data for longer than any other herd in the world. They are also involved in several research projects that focus on Feed Efficiency and Methane Emissions. The breeding program is centred around multi-trait selection, which includes feed efficiency, docility, fertility, and meat quality. It is their belief that accurate data collection is an essential part of the process of selecting superior genetics. Their team operates an efficiency testing facility at Coota Park, where they feed and test every bull that is produced to ensure they are genetically superior.
They have a small team of dedicated professionals who foster a collaborative and respectful work environment. They believe that team members should be involved in all aspects of decision-making within the business and encourage them to provide feedback and suggestions.
The Offer:
A generous salary will be offered depending on experience. Family-friendly accommodation will be provided upon negotiation. Coota Park Blue-E is ideally located in the Central West of New South Wales. Our clients are located 15 minutes from Cowra, 30 minutes from Canowindra and roughly 1 hour from Young, Grenfell, Boorowa, Bathurst, and Orange.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
- Mechanical knowledge
- A current driver's license.
- Welding experience.
- Ability to operate farming machinery and equipment.
- Experienced in livestock farming.
- Data collection and recording.
- You will have the ability to work in a team or independently.
Register your interest…
Interested candidates are encouraged to 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, expressing what they love about the role and why they believe they are the right fit.
For further information, please call Katie on 0408 745 *** or email *****@droverag.com.au.
Additional information
- Small, close-knit welcoming team offering livestock education.
- Ideally located in the Central West and only 15 minutes from town.
- Mechanical knowledge is advantageous.
