Livestock Manager Megalong Valley

Lot 101 seeks full -time livestock manager, ideally with a background in agronomy. Our farm is set across 600hr of bushland in the Megalong Valley, on which we run cattle and sheep, as well as maintain some chickens, alpacas and other animals.

We seek an experienced and knowledgeable livestock manager who can rotationally graze our livestock and run/maintain paddock management and health, as well as breed and maintain our animals.

Job Description:

Breeding and raising stock (namely cattle and sheep)

Maintaining and managing stock and other farm animal health and condition

Developing farming plan according to pasture and soil conditions, and grazing livestock accordingly

Planning, design and execution of temporary paddocks

Organizing and conducting farm operations such as caching and drenching, and sterilizing equipment

Maintenance of fences, equipment and water supply machinery and tools

Recommending and implementing changes to farming techniques to improve pastures

Analyzing paddocks to identify weeds, pests or other pathogens to maintain and improve livestock heath

Improving yield through implementing current technologies such as satellite imagery and farming apps

Skills Requirements:

Knowledge of cattle and sheep farming

Knowledge of soils, pests

Experience with farming apps

Degree in relevant field preferred

Pay: $80,000.00
- $90,000.00 per year

Advantages:

Extended annual leave

Schedule:

Overtime

Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay

Work Authorisation:

Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qjbzj