This property covers 10,000 hectares of grazing land in the mid-South East of South Australia. It currently runs a self-replacing Angus herd of approximately 2000 breeders. The majority of heifers are retained, and Steers are targeted at the feedlot market. 7000 merino ewes are joined, 50% to terminal sire with these lambs sold as stores or finished on irrigation. The company takes pride in its quality livestock grazing enterprise, with ZQ-accredited Merino sheep and EU-accredited cattle.
About The Role
You will be working directly with the sheep and the cattle managers, on day-to-day operations, primarily focussing on grazing management and animal husbandry, including confinement feeding and body scoring to optimise animal health. Previous sheep and cattle experience will be highly regarded A practical approach to stock handling and mechanical aptitude for general farm maintenance and machinery operation will be highly regarded.
In this role, you will
- Learn and develop lifetime ewe management and grazing-for-profit management techniques.
- Assist with all core animal husbandry tasks.
- Monitor pastures to plan stock rotations and feed budgets.
- Maintain farm machinery and water infrastructure.
- Keep farm infrastructure in good order to maintain the property's presentation.
- Operate farm machinery, particularly for fodder production and in containment feeding scenarios
- Uphold a safe working environment.
Not essential but highly sought are are:
- Experience with sheep and cattle.
- A working dog for sheep with experience
- A "can-do" attitude.
- Experience with livestock husbandry, nutrition, drenches, and vaccination.
- The ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Willingness to learn and improve.
- The role requires hands-on experience.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a salary package of around $80,000, plus well maintained family accommodation the property.
Apply now and become part of a thriving enterprise. For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Geoff Lucas on (08) 8201 9999. Reference number GL11242
Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia, sponsorship is not available for this role.
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au
