We're looking for a capable and proactive Assistant Manager to add value to our mixed farming business in the South Burnett, Queensland. This is a full-time role ideal for an experienced applicant with diverse skills across livestock and pasture management, machinery operation and maintenance.
Candidates must have a minimum of 5-10 years of station hand or livestock management experience.
Long-term role: not suitable for holiday makers or short-term employment.
We are a family-owned, mixed farming operation running cattle breeders across three properties 60km West of Kingaroy.
We love to crunch numbers and collect data just as much as spending the day in the paddock. Focussed on efficient breeding and pasture renovation, our growing business is excited to offer a new opportunity for a likeminded individual or family.
The Assistant Manager position is a hands-on role that requires excellent organisation skills and regular communication with owners.
We are looking for an applicant who is keen to work closely with us to achieve our goals and make a meaningful contribution to our growing business.
Support livestock operations, including joining, calving, weaning, preg-testing, bull-testing, animal health, mustering and trucking.
Maintain accurate livestock records and treatment records, in addition to fodder, chemical and fuel inventory management, utilising Agri-Webb.
Support cropping operations including preparation, planting, monitoring weeds, and pasture condition.
Operate and carry out general mechanical repairs and maintenance on tractors, trucks, spray rig and other farm implements.
Maintain water, fences, and infrastructure regularly and to a high standard.
Assist with pest management programs as directed.
Maintain clean and tidy workshop.
We are looking for a jack of all trades, with a positive attitude and strong observation and record keeping skills. You must be able to work efficiently both solo and within a small team.
Self-motivated and can work efficiently unsupervised
Provide own horses and work dogs (no pig dogs please)
Provide own tools (some tools will be provided)
Experience mustering on horseback and/or bike
Livestock management experience with low stress stock handling preferred
Mechanically minded and able to troubleshoot issues
Experience with driving tractors and GPS
Ability to calibrate planter and spray-rig advantageous
Welding skills required
Fence maintenance and construction skills required
Chemical certification desired, or prepared to upskill
Open Drivers licence required
HR Truck Licence advantageous or prepared to upskill
Firearms licence required or prepared to upskill
Experience using Tru-Test weigh box and reader (or similar)
Experience using Agri-Webb advantageous or prepared to upskill
Long term, senior position
New ute and fuel provided for work use
On farm, family friendly accommodation provided,12km to Kumbia and 40km to Kingaroy
Horse paddock available
Apply now to become a valued member of our team with your resume outlining your skills and experience as a Station Hand; and 2 contactable references (these will be checked).
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a permanent position and not available to overseas applicants or Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
We are a family-owned, mixed farming operation running merinos and dryland cropping across multiple properties west of Collarenebri.
We love to crunch numbers and collect data just as much as spending the day in the paddock.
