Emerging Livestock Manager

Drover Ag Agricultural Recruitment; Armidale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Station vehicle and electricity

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Drover Ag Agricultural Recruitment is seeking an energetic Livestock Manager to lead day-to-day farm operations on a 20,000–25,000 DSE sheep/cattle enterprise 35 km east of Armidale. You will work directly with the Managing Director, advancing from practical stockmanship towards full management responsibility.

Accommodation and a dedicated station work vehicle are provided, with focus on mentoring and progressive leadership development within a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Solid practical experience with commercial sheep and beef cattle operations.
• Ability to learn and apply farm planning systems and data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day livestock husbandry in collaboration with the Managing Director.
• Take progressive ownership of whole-farm operations.
• Drive programs for sheep and cattle, including rotations, lambing, calving, and health treatments.
• Utilise farm management software and record-keeping to track performance and budgets.

Skills

Livestock husbandry

Stockmanship

Pasture management

Communication

Job description

Drover Ag Agricultural Recruitment is seeking an energetic Livestock Manager to lead day-to-day farm operations on a 20,000–25,000 DSE sheep/cattle enterprise 35 km east of Armidale. You will work directly with the Managing Director, advancing from practical stockmanship towards full management responsibility.

Accommodation and a dedicated station work vehicle are provided, with focus on mentoring and progressive leadership development within a high-performing environment.