We are seeking a skilled and motivated farm overseer to join our family owned high quality Angus seedstock and commercial cattle business. You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm life.
The role would suit someone who takes pride in their work and thrives in a hands-on environment.
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Spanning several properties dedicated to high quality angus cattle production with fodder cropping and pasture improvements, employing ten staff. The properties have very good infrastructure, are well watered with river frontage and bores.
The property for this position is undulating with slopes and loam river flats. Rotational grazing is carried out. The property is used for growing out seedstock bulls and also has a commercial breeding cow herd producing feeder steers.
Fodder oat crops and tropical grasses are grown, with some irrigated silage and hay production.
Cattle handling and husbandry
Farming of fodder crops dryland and irrigation
Repairs and maintenance, fencing and water
Data recording and use of on farm management apps
Undertaking property improvements
Pest and weed control
A minimum of two years farm experience working in a similar role in Australia
Experience and enjoy cattle handling and husbandry
Use of working dogs in mustering cattle
Ability to repair/maintain fences and water points
Competence in operating farm machinery
General maintenance welding
A current manual driver’s licence with preference of HR Truck license or willingness to get one
Understanding of grazing, forage and pasture management
Reliable and respectful of others
Attention to detail and pride in your work
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Very good house and desirable area to live in
School bus to front gate, close proximity to town
Supportive team environment in a family-run business
Variety of work
Opportunities to grow your skills in high quality seedstock and commercial cattle production
Good work/life balance
Please submit a current resume, with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your motivation for applying for this position. Also provide at least two contactable work related references.
If you require more information please Contact Sinclair Munro on 0427 236 622
PLEASE NOTE:
Booroomooka Angus is one of the largest, most innovative, and established Angus studs in Australia. Located near Bingara in northern NSW, the Stud was established in 1926 and is owned by the Munro family.
We continually make improvements, understand customer demands, and adapt to meet market requirements. The efficient, hardy, fertile functional cow herd is imperative to the success of our customers.
By continuing to maintain a long legacy of genetically advanced cattle, we stand by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Reliability, and Innovation.
The family-owned business has two main properties covering 30,000 acres, with ten employees. The Stud sells bulls to a wide range of areas from North Qld to Tasmania, with an annual bull sale held in August being the highlight.