Beef Cattle Farmer

Harmony Agriculture & Food Co.; Victoria; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Agriculture and Food Company (HAAFCO) is seeking an experienced Beef Cattle Farmer to lead cattle production and farming operations across our farm aggregation. This hands-on role plans livestock activities, oversees herd health and performance, and ensures sustainable cattle production with safe handling practices.

The candidate will implement grazing, feeding strategies and coordinate daily activities of farm employees, while maintaining high welfare standards and compliance with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in beef cattle production, livestock husbandry and farm operations.
• Strong knowledge of cattle health, welfare, nutrition, grazing management and livestock performance.
• Experience planning and coordinating cattle husbandry, grazing and supplementary feeding activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee cattle husbandry activities, including mustering, drafting, weighing, handling and livestock movements.
• Monitor and evaluate herd health, condition, growth and production performance.
• Develop and implement livestock production strategies to improve cattle productivity, efficiency and animal welfare.
• Manage animal health programs, including vaccinations, parasite control and preventative treatments.
• Maintain accurate livestock health, treatment and production records to support planning.

Skills

Beef cattle production

Livestock husbandry

Farm operations

Herd health

Pasture management

Livestock infrastructure

Safety compliance

Leadership

Job description

Beef Cattle Farmer

Harmony Agriculture and Food Company (HAAFCO)

Harmony Agriculture and Food Company (HAAFCO) is a vertically integrated Australian agricultural business specialising in beef cattle production and the supply of premium beef to domestic and international markets.

We are seeking an experienced Beef Cattle Farmer to manage and coordinate beef cattle production, grazing and livestock operations across our farm aggregation.

This hands-on management role is responsible for planning livestock activities, overseeing herd health and performance, implementing grazing and feeding strategies, and ensuring efficient, safe and sustainable cattle production.

Key Responsibilities

Beef Cattle Production and Management

• Plan, coordinate and oversee cattle husbandry activities, including mustering, drafting, weighing, handling and livestock movements.
• Monitor and evaluate herd health, condition, growth and production performance.
• Develop and implement livestock production strategies to improve cattle productivity, efficiency and animal welfare.
• Manage animal health programs, including vaccinations, parasite control and preventative treatments.
• Maintain accurate livestock health, treatment and production records to support operational planning and decision-making.

Grazing and Pasture Management

• Plan and manage grazing programs, paddock rotations and stocking arrangements across the aggregation.
• Assess pasture quality, feed availability and seasonal conditions to inform grazing and livestock management decisions.
• Develop and implement grazing and stocking strategies to optimise cattle performance and maintain pasture sustainability.

Livestock Nutrition and Feeding

• Assess herd nutritional requirements and develop and manage supplementary feeding programs to support livestock health, growth and productivity.
• Coordinate feed preparation, distribution and consumption monitoring.
• Oversee water availability, feed storage and associated infrastructure to support effective livestock nutrition.

Livestock Operations and Farm Management

• Plan and coordinate livestock movements, yarding and preparation for transport or sale.
• Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery and livestock handling equipment.
• Coordinate the inspection and maintenance of fencing, yards, water systems and livestock infrastructure.
• Coordinate daily livestock operations, allocate activities and provide direction and oversight to other farm employees where applicable.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve livestock management practices and production outcomes.

Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety

• Implement and maintain high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and safe cattle handling.
• Identify and manage livestock health, welfare and operational risks.
• Ensure livestock activities comply with company policies, workplace safety requirements and relevant agricultural regulations.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in beef cattle production, livestock husbandry and farm operations.
• Strong knowledge of cattle health, welfare, nutrition, grazing management and livestock performance.
• Experience planning and coordinating cattle husbandry, grazing and supplementary feeding activities.
• Ability to assess herd performance and implement practical strategies to improve productivity.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery and managing livestock infrastructure.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate farm activities and employees where required.
• Commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity and workplace safety.
• Current driver's licence.

Desirable

• Experience managing livestock operations across large-scale cattle grazing properties.
• Knowledge of rotational grazing, pasture management and cattle production systems.
• Experience supervising or coordinating farm employees.
• Relevant agricultural qualifications or livestock management certifications.

About You

You are an experienced and proactive cattle farmer with a strong understanding of beef cattle production and livestock management. You combine practical livestock handling skills with the ability to plan operations, assess herd performance and implement strategies that support productivity, animal welfare and sustainable grazing practices.

You are organised, reliable and confident coordinating livestock activities across a large-scale agricultural operation.