- Oversee day-to-day management of Angus seedstock and cattle trading.
- Manage AI, DNA testing, and annual bull sale preparation.
- Monthly reports, Angus Australia Data & Stud Database.

The Role

Furracabad Station is seeking a skilled, highly motivated Livestock Overseer to take key operational responsibility across all company properties, encompassing both premier Angus seedstock (stud) and cattle trading enterprises. Working in close collaboration with the Station Manager, you will lead day-to-day stock management, livestock handling, breeding programs, cell grazing operations, and water monitoring across our holdings.

In this pivotal position, you will execute low-stress stock handling techniques utilising UTVs, horses, and skilled working dogs. Responsibilities include inducting incoming cattle, cell-grazing movements, drafting and sale preparation (including the annual bull sale), management of AI programs, DNA testing, NLIS database and AgriWebb record-keeping. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor junior station hands, coordinate contractors, and oversee property maintenance, yard infrastructure, and plant operation.

For the right candidate, this role offers a structured pathway into upper management over the next 3 to 5 years, supported by dedicated mentorship and hands-on operational leadership.

The Employer:

Furracabad Station is a progressive and highly regarded agricultural enterprise comprising approximately 6,800 acres in the renowned Current England region south of Glen Innes, NSW. Operating at the head of the Furracabad and Mathieson Valleys, the business combines elite Angus seedstock production with commercial cattle trading, grounded in modern cell grazing, biological soil fertility principles, and carbon projects.

As passionate land and environmental custodians, Furracabad Station values professional stockmanship,



data-driven management and livestock recording, and continuous property improvement. Our client maintains a respectful, organised, and supportive working environment that fosters clear communication, team development, and operational excellence.

The Offer

Furracabad Station offers an attractive, competitive full time remuneration package tailored to experience, supported by practical operational allowances. The position includes a phone allowance, a working dog allowance, horse allowance, a tools allowance, and an annual safety wear allowance covering essential protective gear. The package also includes a 3-bedroom cottage with electricity included, and a school bus available at the farm gate.

Located just 12 kms south of Glen Innes in the breathtaking New England High Country of New South Wales, the role offers a rural lifestyle. Glen Innes provides excellent regional infrastructure, including quality primary and secondary schools, health services, active sporting clubs, and boutique retail options. Key local attractions include the landmark Australian Standing Stones, World Heritage-listed national parks, clear granite waterways, and a strong, welcoming agricultural community, making it an ideal environment for rural professionals and families alike.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a respectful, well-organised leader with strong cattle experience, excellent communication skills,



and a genuine commitment to modern livestock and land management.

- Cattle & Stud Experience: At least 10 years of full time experience in cattle operations, including preferable hands-on exposure to stud/seedstock management.
- Low-Stress Stock Handling: Proven background in moving and managing large mobs of cattle quietly and stock-mindfully using Low-Stress Stock Handling principles.
- Leadership & Team Mentoring: Demonstrated experience leading a team in at least a Head Stockman role, with a natural ability to train and guide junior staff.
- Horsemanship & Working Dogs: Competent horse rider and handler, complemented by skilled, well-trained working dogs suitable for quiet cattle work.
- Communication & Workplace Attributes: Clear and confident communication style, coupled with a respectful, professional, and tidy presence in the workplace.
- Digital & Data Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email) and computer literacy for managing AgriWeb, TSI, NLIS database records and the Australian Angus database.
- Farming & Mechanical Skills: Familiarity with general farming operations (spraying, seeding), basic mechanical knowledge, and holding (or able to obtain) a NSW Driver & Firearms License.
- Desirable Qualifications: Completion of RCS Grazing for Profit and/or ProGraze, Low-Stress Stock Handling schools, or practical cell grazing experience.

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 Annie on 0499 370 136 or email [email protected]

📌 Livestock Overseer - Cattle | Glen Innes, NSW
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