Job Description

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.

n

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.

n

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 up-to-date 4 stand raised board shearing shed, valuable hay and machinery shedding, a new internal lane way system and recent bore.

n

The successful applicant will have a hands-on role with all day-to-day operations and management of the livestock, pastures & cropping.

n

Applicants should have previous experience with

n

n
Sheep and cattle handling and management
n
ALL the necessary day-to-day livestock welfare and husbandry duties
n
Pasture and grazing management
n
Crop and weed management
n
Crop spraying and chemical rec's
n




Ability to communicate well and organise contractors for sowing, shearing etc
n
Farm and machinery operations and general maintenance
n
General farm maintenance skills including; welding, fencing and watering systems
n
Ability to keep and maintain records for livestock and chemicals
n
Ability to work independently towards set outcomes and timeframes
n
Ability to demonstrate experience of the above-mentioned tasks
n
Effective communication, planning and organisational skills
n
Must be able and willing to work as part of a family operation
n
Must be hardworking, energetic and pro-active to tasks
n
Must implement high standards of animal welfare
n

n

Current Chemcert certificate or willingness to obtain certification

n

HR Truck license or willingness to obtain license

n

The annual salary will be based upon the applicant's experience, knowledge and proven ability.

n

This is a long-term position for the right applicant to work with the current owners.
J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Experienced Overseer / Hands On Manager Young
🏢 Butt Livestock & Property
📍 Young