Yulong Stud, located in Nagambie, Victoria, is seeking a suitably experienced person to join our team as an Area Manager.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and be well versed in a variety of areas within the thoroughbred industry. You will be responsible for leading and motivating a team on one of our farms, overseeing its daily operations and playing an integral role in the success and efficiency of the wider stud operation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the day to day operations of one of our farms.
- Lead and develop a team under the direction of the Stud Manager and ensure effective and precise communication skills.
- Assist with foaling preparation and provide support during the foaling season.
- Support foaling operations and newborn foal care.
- Ensuring mares and foals receive appropriate feed, water and daily care.
- An understanding of foal conformation and corrective farrier work.
- Assist with breeding preparations and reproductive management activities.
- Oversee daily care, development and wellbeing of Yearlings.
- Assist in the preparation of Yearlings for sales and parades.
- Maintain accurate health and treatment records.
- Liaise with veterinarians and farriers.
- Monitor facilities, paddocks and keep accurate records of injuries, horses’ wellbeing and paddock movements.
- Work in accordance with management direction.

What were looking for:

- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.




- Experience in horse nutrition and pasture management highly regarded.
- Sound understanding of the broodmare reproductive system to facilitate the organisation and record keeping involved with vetting during the breeding season.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Solid organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work within a team as well as independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent work ethic and can-do attitude with attention to detail.
- Ability to positively encourage staff and educate them about horse care.
- Be approachable, and have a desire to achieve excellent results.
- A current driver’s licence, truck licence desirable.
- Computer literacy; experience with using Ardex, Excel and Word.

Why you’ll love it here:

- A generous remuneration package is available for the successful applicant and dependant on experience.
- You’ll be part of a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference.
- Work with a leading racing and breeding organisation in a beautiful location.

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of our farms and play a key role in the ongoing success of the wider Yulong operation. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the thoroughbred industry, we’d love to hear from you. To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position to [email protected]

Applications close on the 25****th of September 2026.

📌 Area Manager - VIC (Nagambie)
🏢 Yulong Stud
📍 Nagambie