20 Aug
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AusAG Rural
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Lameroo
20 Aug
AusAG Rural
Lameroo
Bring your dogs, your stock skills and your ambition to a progressive South Australian feedlot offering career stability and country lifestyle in equal measure.
- Opportunity to take ownership of livestock operations within a well-established sheep feedlot.
- Hands-on role covering livestock inductions, stock health management, processing and feedlot activities.
- Quality four-bedroom family home and work vehicle provided as part of the package.
Situated just 10km from Lameroo in South Australia's productive Murray Mallee region, this family-owned and operated broadacre cropping and sheep enterprise has built a strong reputation for producing quality livestock and achieving consistent results. With a forward-thinking approach and an established team already in place, the business continues to invest in both its people and operation.
The Murray Mallee offers an excellent rural lifestyle, combining strong agricultural communities, quality local services, sporting clubs, schools and a welcoming country atmosphere. Located approximately 200km from Adelaide and just 40km from the Victorian border, the region provides the perfect balance between career opportunity and lifestyle.
Reporting directly to the owners and working closely with the existing team, this role will suit a passionate livestock person who enjoys both independent responsibility and teamwork. The successful candidate will ideally have previous sheep experience and be confident overseeing livestock movements, health and performance.
An immediate start is available for the right applicant.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Manage livestock inductions, including scanning, needling, drenching and coordinating all stock movements into and out of the feedlot.
- Monitor livestock health, performance, weight gains and conversion rates to achieve production targets.
- Coordinate stock movements, including loading and unloading trucks, processing and weighing lambs.
- Assist with general feedlot operations and organise casual labour requirements when required.
Selection Criteria:
- Previous livestock experience, ideally within a sheep feedlot or intensive livestock operation.
- Strong stockmanship skills with a genuine passion for livestock production and animal welfare.
- Ability to work independently, lead livestock activities and contribute positively within a team environment.
- Current driver's licence and ideally own working dogs suitable for livestock handling.
Additional Particulars:
- Quality four-bedroom family home on farm plus work vehicle provided.
- Remuneration package negotiable and reflective of experience.
- Full time, long-term position with working dogs welcomed and strongly preferred.
- Applications will be considered as they are received.
- Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.
📌 Livestock Person, LAMEROO SA
🏢 AusAG Rural
📍 Lameroo