Livestock & Irrigation Lead - Large-Scale Station

Drover Ag Recruitment; Oxley; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Work vehicle

Mobile phone

Partner opportunities

Job summary

Drover Ag Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager for a large-scale livestock and irrigation development in Oxley NSW. The role combines stockmanship with leading a major spray-irrigation and crop development program at scale.

You will work directly with the Station Manager, overseeing irrigation, cropping machinery, and livestock routines across a diversified pastoral operation, including Merino ewes and cattle.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating spray irrigation systems (centre pivots preferred) and cropping machinery.
• Solid practical background in commercial sheep and/or cattle husbandry.
• Passion for property development and machinery operation.
• Practical mechanical knowledge and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close‑knit team.

Responsibilities

• Irrigation & Crop Operations: Hands-on management of centre pivot irrigation and cropping machinery.
• Livestock & Grazing Management: Leading sheep, wool, and cattle programs.
• Property Development & Upkeep: Developing projects and maintaining water infrastructure.
• Team Leadership & Safety: Guiding station hands and contractors with WHS standards.

Skills

Centre pivots

Irrigation machinery

Livestock management

Team leadership

Tools

Tractors

Spray rigs

Crop machinery

Job description

Drover Ag Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager for a large-scale livestock and irrigation development in Oxley NSW. The role combines stockmanship with leading a major spray-irrigation and crop development program at scale.

You will work directly with the Station Manager, overseeing irrigation, cropping machinery, and livestock routines across a diversified pastoral operation, including Merino ewes and cattle.