- Supportive team with structured training & opportunities for career progression.
- Work with modern facilities, cutting-edge farm technology, and quality machinery.
- Competitive package including housing, utilities, meat & dog food allowance.

Employer:

Tianyu Pastoral is an established, progressive agricultural enterprise operating across four key aggregations and 8,500 hectares in Western Victoria. As a whole, the business runs 35,000 Merino ewes, 15,000 wethers, 8,000 crossbred lambs, and a 650-head breeding cow herd alongside opportunistic trade cattle, supported by 900 hectares of annual cropping and fodder production. The company combines the corporate structure, head-office support, and career pathways of a major pastoral enterprise with the warmth, social connection, and camaraderie of a family-run business. Tianyu Pastoral is deeply committed to the future of the Australian fine wool industry, investing heavily in modern infrastructure, cutting-edge data systems, and comprehensive staff training to empower the next generation of pastoral leaders.

The Role/s

Junior Farm Hand - Mokanger & Nerrinyerie (Hamilton / Harrow Region)

Split across two premier breeding properties, Mokanger (2,000 ha; joining 7,500 ewes) and Nerrinyerie (1,400 ha; joining 5,000 ewes), this entry-level role offers an exceptional grounding in large-scale commercial sheep production, shearing over 43,000 head annually. The operation specialises in producing high-value, ultrafine-to-superfine wool measuring 15.5 microns, destined for premium international fashion houses and high-end brands.

Reporting directly to the Property Managers, you will be actively involved in day-to-day mob movements, low-stress stock handling, drenching, vaccinating, jetting, lamb marking, and supplementary feeding. In addition to core livestock duties, you will assist with general estate presentation, water infrastructure monitoring, boundary and internal fencing maintenance, and basic mechanical upkeep.

Junior Farm Hand - Lal Lal Estate (Ballarat Region)





Based at the historic 2,200-hectare Lal Lal Estate running 30,000 DSE, this role centres on the production of high-value 17.5-micron fine Merino wool alongside a seasonal crossbred store lamb enterprise, 150 breeding cows, trade cattle, and 400 hectares of strategic fodder crops.

Working alongside an experienced Manager and Assistant Manager, you will operate within newly commissioned 2021 Commander handling yards, a modern shearing shed, and an interconnected laneway network designed for efficient, low-stress livestock management. Core responsibilities include routine sheep and cattle husbandry, mob monitoring, supplementary feeding, internal parasite management utilising on-farm FECPAKs, tractor operation, slashing, and pasture infrastructure maintenance, with major agronomic, shearing, and harvesting operations supported by specialist contractors.

The Offer

Tianyu Pastoral provides a highly competitive remuneration package, dependent on experience, with formal traineeships, Lifetime Ewe Management courses, and industry-accredited certifications actively encouraged. Package inclusions feature comfortable shared or single cottage accommodation with electricity provided (either on-farm or within a 10-minute commute), meat rations and a working dog food allowance.

Beyond the farm gate, both locations offer an outstanding rural and regional lifestyle:

- Mokanger & Nerrinyerie: Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Southern Grampians, this region offers world-class hiking, camping, and natural attractions, complemented by the bustling agricultural service centre of Hamilton just a short drive away, celebrated for its welcoming sporting clubs, retail amenities, and close-knit community spirit.
- Lal Lal Estate:



Positioned just 15 minutes from the vibrant regional city of Ballarat, employees enjoy immediate access to premier shopping precincts, cafes, dining, recreational hubs, modern health facilities, and sporting leagues, while remaining only 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Melbourne International Airport, and the beaches of Geelong and the Surf Coast.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an energetic, dependable team player with a positive attitude, an appetite for learning, and a genuine passion for livestock and the future of the Australian merino industry.

- Livestock Affinity: Genuine enthusiasm for sheep and cattle husbandry with a gentle, low-stress approach to animal welfare (working dogs are welcomed and supported, though not mandatory).
- Can-Do Mindset: Practical, adaptable, and pragmatic nature, capable of taking pride in executing daily foundational tasks thoroughly without getting bogged down by the small stuff.
- Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to absorb on-the-job mentorship, accept constructive guidance, and engage in formal training and industry education.
- Practical Capability: Willingness to develop hands-on skills in routine farm duties, fencing, water reticulation systems, slashing, and basic machinery operation.
- Digital Aptitude: Openness to utilising modern farming technologies, including AgriWebb farm management software and Tru-Test electronic identification (EID) hardware.
- Team Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, reliable time management, and the ability to work constructively within a tight-knit, energetic crew.

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]

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