- Senior role on a thriving 4655ha commercial beef operation
- Excellent salary and a renovated 3-bedroom home provided
- Supportive family environment focused on genetics & productivity

The Role
We are pleased to represent a dynamic, family-owned, and operated beef cattle enterprise located in the North West Slopes region, currently seeking a dedicated and autonomous Senior Livestock Farm Hand to oversee the property's daily operations. This pivotal position offers the opportunity to act as the operational heartbeat of the 4,655ha property across a diverse agricultural landscape. You will play a central role in our comprehensive operations, which include breeding high-quality commercial bulls, managing intensive pasture renovation, and implementing a sophisticated rotational grazing system.

You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from drafting, tagging, vaccinating, and weaning to maintaining the high standards required for our EU and JBS Farm Assurance accreditation. Your day-to-day will be a seamless blend of hands-on animal husbandry and critical infrastructure maintenance. You will confidently operate heavy machinery, including HR trucks, tractors, and loaders, while attending to essential tasks such as farm plumbing, welding, fencing, and the meticulous care of 70ha of irrigation and extensive livestock watering systems.

A key component of this role involves leveraging modern agricultural technology to drive precision and efficiency, utilising industry-leading tools, including AgriWebb for comprehensive record-keeping and mapping, and integrating TruTest and Optiweigh systems into your daily workflow to optimise stock performance and data accuracy.





The role requires a seasoned professional who can coordinate daily work plans with limited supervision, handling NVDs and PIC transfers with ease, and exercising the mechanical aptitude needed to troubleshoot equipment and execute minor earthworks. Whether you are independently managing daily stock movements, instructing contractors and casual staff, or proactively identifying maintenance needs across the property, this position offers a stable, long-term career path for someone who values autonomy, precision, and the continued success of a well-regarded regional beef operation.

The Employer
Our client is a respected family-run operation with a steadfast commitment to improving genetics, productivity, and sustainable soil health through advanced cropping and rotational grazing systems. Accredited for EU and JBS Farm Assurance, they manage a significant herd of 1,250 self-replacing Angus cows alongside progeny and trade cattle, all whilst fostering a supportive work workplace that values honesty, reliability, and a genuine passion for the industry.

This is an establishment where tradition meets innovation, providing a stable, long-term career path for a candidate who is eager to contribute to the continued success and growth of a well-regarded regional business.

The Offer
This position comes with an attractive remuneration package commensurate with your skills and experience,



complemented by the provision of a comfortable, renovated 3-bedroom home located on a separate farm, ensuring your comfort is well-supported. In addition to a dedicated work vehicle for your operational duties, the employer also offers the potential for casual work opportunities for your partner, depending on their level of skill and experience.

You will be joining an operation that prioritises professional development, offering clear pathways for further training and advancement within a business that truly values the contribution of its team members.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a practical, hands-on professional with a proven background in broad-acre beef cattle production and a proactive approach to farm maintenance.

- Proven experience in cattle handling, including drafting, weaning, and calving
- Pregtesting ability is advantageous
- Competency in operating heavy machinery, including HR trucks and tractors
- Valid HR truck licence, current Gun licence (Cat B), and ChemCert
- Strong mechanical, fencing, and plumbing repair skills
- Ability to work autonomously and manage daily work plans effectively
- Commitment to high standards of workplace safety and presentation

Register your interest
If you feel that 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.

For further information, please call Bec on 0455 215 976 or email [email protected]

📌 Senior Livestock Farm Hand - Beef Cattle Operation | Gunnedah, NSW
🏢 Drover Ag Recruitment
📍 Gunnedah