At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage livestock operations for sustainable outcomes and high-quality production.
- Company: Established Australian agricultural business focused on animal welfare and land management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in livestock management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
The Company
Our client is an established Australian agricultural business with a strong commitment to high-quality livestock production, animal welfare and the responsible management of its land and natural resources. Its regional Victorian operations combine commercial discipline with a long-term focus on business goals.
The Opportunity
Reporting to a senior operational leader, this role holds overall responsibility for the leadership, management and performance of our client’s operation. Combining strategic oversight with visible, hands-on leadership, you will coordinate people, livestock, land, infrastructure and resources to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable operational outcomes.
- Develop and deliver annual operating plans, budgets and seasonal work programs across the property.
- Lead the day-to-day management of production across the property.
- Oversee herd health, nutrition, genetic improvement, livestock records and animal welfare standards.
- Plan rotational grazing, feed budgets, pasture improvement, fodder production and sustainable land management activities.
- Coordinate farm leaders, permanent and seasonal employees, contractors, veterinarians, agronomists and reproduction specialists.
- Ensure fencing, water systems, yards, laneways, buildings and other infrastructure remain safe and fit for purpose.
- Maintain compliance across workplace health and safety, biosecurity, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor performance, costs and operational risk, provide regular reporting and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
The Person
You will be an experienced livestock or mixed-farming manager with the judgement, practical capability and leadership presence to oversee a large-scale operation. Equally important will be your ability to lead and develop people, coordinate specialist advisers and contractors, manage competing priorities and build a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture. You will bring sound budgeting, reporting and problem-solving skills, and a practical continuous-improvement mindset.
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