Autonomous Pastoral Manager – Organic Beef & Grazing

Drover Ag Recruitment; Morven; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Drover Ag Recruitment seeks a hands-on Pastoral Manager to oversee two organic beef operations across Morven and Amby in South West Queensland. You will lead daily station activities, cattle husbandry, and regenerative grazing initiatives with autonomy and a focus on low-stress stockmanship.

The role emphasizes rotational grazing, livestock health, and infrastructure upkeep, with a strong likelihood of incentives after a successful trial. HR/HC licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid practical background in beef cattle husbandry.
• Interest or background in regenerative grazing.
• Willingness to learn and lead with pride.

Responsibilities

• Take autonomous responsibility for daily station operations across Morven and Amby properties.
• Oversee daily herd health, joining, calving and mustering using low-stress stockmanship.
• Manage the rangeland goat program for grazing and regrowth control.
• Coordinate rotational grazing, pasture monitoring, and ensure waters, fences and infrastructure are well maintained.
• Develop property infrastructure and machinery maintenance; operate graders, dozers and tractors as required.

Skills

Beef cattle husbandry

Regenerative grazing

Rotational grazing

Station machinery operation

Heavy Vehicle licence (HR)

Tools

Graders

Dozers

Tractors

Job description

Drover Ag Recruitment seeks a hands-on Pastoral Manager to oversee two organic beef operations across Morven and Amby in South West Queensland. You will lead daily station activities, cattle husbandry, and regenerative grazing initiatives with autonomy and a focus on low-stress stockmanship.

The role emphasizes rotational grazing, livestock health, and infrastructure upkeep, with a strong likelihood of incentives after a successful trial. HR/HC licence preferred.