Operations Manager- Livestock Backgrounding and Finishing
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You may be the next member of our close knit team!
OPERATIONS MANAGER- LIVESTOCK BACKGROUNDING AND FINISHING– Molong NSW
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced livestock operator to manage the day to day operations of our family owned **** acre livestock operation at Molong NSW.
The property is transitioning to a predominantly backgrounding and finishing operation, utilizing fodder crops and opportunistic grain feeding.
We are a forward moving, innovative livestock business with a passion for growing excellent grass, crops, and protein.
This role is focused on the day to day, hands on management of our Molong aggregation, this includes, but is not limited to:-
Working closely with the general manager of the business to ensure tasks are executed to achieve the strategic goals of the business
Professional management of full time and casual staff, and contractors
Being responsible for all grazing management
Executing all animal health and welfare processes with both cattle and sheep, including the induction of purchased livestock, and the weighing and drafting of livestock ready for sale
Managing fodder crops, including sowing, spraying and spreading operations
Maintenance of the property's high performance pastures, including spraying and spreading
Maintenance of the property's fencing and water infrastructure including development and installation of new water systems
Managing and optimizing livestock growth rates




Machinery operation and maintenance, including operation of tractors, skid steer, mini-excavator, telehandler and all other farm machinery
Record keeping using Agriwebb farm management software, including the upload of all chemical inventories and animal treatments
Feed budgeting
We emphasize that this is a hands on role, performing farm tasks every day and does not require the manager to perform office or bookkeeping task as some managers are required to.
You will work closely with the general manager of the business to help make strategic decisions and ensure the ongoing success of the operation.
The applicant must enjoy being on farm performing animal husbandry tasks, mustering and machinery operation.
What we offer:
Family owned and run business, close knit team with a positive culture
The opportunity to help make strategic decisions and be an integral part of our business
A long term position, the opportunity to help grow our operation and grow with the business.
Up-to-date and comfortable machinery
First class fencing and water infrastructure across the property
Innovative Ag tech used across the property including Optiweigh units, Farmbots and Agriwebb software




Flexible working arrangements, believers of a great work and life balance
Excellent location, only 10 minutes to the thriving small town of Molong, or 20 minutes to the regional city of Orange.
Comfortable renovated 3 bedroom cottage and own shed
Work vehicle for on-farm use
The successful applicant will need to display:
Proven livestock management and experience
A passion for the production of grass and top quality livestock
An interest in grain feeding and finishing of both cattle and sheep
Experience in pasture maintenance and development
Experience in the maintenance of stock-water systems and development of new water systems
The ability to thrive under pressure and with a large amount of responsibilty
Clean, sober habits including maintaining cleanliness of vehicles and machinery
Experience in machinery operation and maintenance, including general farm machinery and small earthmoving machinery
Experience in safe use of side by side ATVs and 2 wheel motorcycles
The following skills or attributes are desirable but not essential:
Experience in intensive grain feeding of livestock
HR or HC licence
Chemical accreditation
Firearms license
Attendance of a low stress stock handling school
The successful applicant will enjoy a generous salary package of above $100,000AUD, which can be negotiated pending on experience.
Electricity, internet, water and house will be included in the package.
Applications are open until 31/11/26
Start date can be flexible in early ****
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📌 Operations Manager- Livestock Backgrounding And Finishing (New South Wales)
🏢 McIntosh Pastoral
📍 New South Wales