A position exists for an experienced Overseer or Hands-on Manager for a mixed grazing and cropping property of approx 1700 acres, located between Young & Cowra.
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The mixed farming operation carries approx 2500 Merino ewes, 2800 XB lambs, alongside livestock trading opportunities when the seasons allow. Predominantly improved high protein pastures along with approx 500 – 600 acres of crop.
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Owners have focused on providing good infrastructure and machinery to help support management. This includes a new Finn design undercover sheep handling facility, alongside an existing modern 4 stand raised board shearing shed, good hay and machinery shedding, a new internal lane way system and recent bore.
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The successful applicant will have a hands-on role with all day-to-day operations and management of the livestock, pastures & cropping.
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Applicants should have previous experience with
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- Sheep and cattle handling and management
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- ALL the necessary day-to-day livestock welfare and husbandry duties
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- Pasture and grazing management
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- Crop and weed management
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- Crop spraying and chemical rec's
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- Ability to communicate well and organise contractors for sowing, shearing etc
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- Farm and machinery operations and general maintenance
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- General farm maintenance skills including; welding, fencing and watering systems
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- Ability to keep and maintain records for livestock and chemicals
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- Ability to work independently towards set outcomes and timeframes
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- Ability to demonstrate experience of the above-mentioned tasks
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- Effective communication, planning and organisational skills
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- Must be able and willing to work as part of a family operation
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- Must be hardworking, energetic and pro-active to tasks
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- Must implement high standards of animal welfare
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Current Chemcert certificate or willingness to obtain certification
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HR Truck license or willingness to obtain license
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The annual salary will be based upon the applicant's experience, knowledge and proven ability.
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This is a long-term position for the right applicant to work with the current owners.