Livestock Overseer

Mt Elephant Pastoral; Derrinallum; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comfortable accommodation provided

Power and internet provided

Job summary

Mt Elephant Station in Derrinallum, Victoria is seeking an experienced Livestock Overseer to join a large-scale mixed farming operation. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day management of 3,000–4,000 breeding ewes and about 1,500 Beef on dairy cattle.

The role requires practical, independent workers who can manage livestock programs, pasture and infrastructure while contributing ideas to improve the operation. Accommodation, power and internet are provided.

Qualifications

• Solid experience working with both sheep and cattle.
• Strong understanding of livestock production and pasture management.
• Commitment to animal welfare and livestock performance.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Willingness to contribute ideas to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management and husbandry of sheep and cattle
• Mustering, drafting, drenching, vaccination and other livestock programs
• Pasture, grazing and feed management
• Monitoring livestock health, condition and welfare
• Monitoring livestock water and associated infrastructure
• Operating tractors, utes, quad bikes and other farm machinery
• Fencing and general livestock infrastructure maintenance
• Assisting with contractors and livestock operations when required
• Identifying opportunities to improve livestock and pasture utilisation

Skills

Livestock handling

Pasture management

Machinery operation

Animal welfare

Independent worker

Job description

Mt Elephant Station is seeking an experienced and motivated Livestock Overseer to join our large-scale mixed farming operation. Working closely with the Farm Manager, the position will have an important role in the day-to-day management of approximately 3,000–4,000 breeding ewes, along with around 1,500 Beef on dairy trade cattle.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day management and husbandry of sheep and cattle
• Mustering, drafting, drenching, vaccination and other livestock programs
• Pasture, grazing and feed management
• Monitoring livestock health, condition and welfare
• Monitoring livestock water and associated infrastructure
• Operating tractors, utes, quad bikes and other farm machinery
• Fencing and general livestock infrastructure maintenance
• Assisting with contractors and livestock operations when required
• Identifying opportunities to improve livestock and pasture utilisation

About you

• Has solid experience working with both sheep and cattle
• Has a strong understanding of livestock production and pasture management
• Takes pride in animal welfare and livestock performance
• Is practical, reliable and hardworking
• Can work independently and take responsibility for their role
• Has good machinery and general farm skills
• Is willing to contribute ideas and look for ways to improve the operation
• Comfortable accommodation provided
• Power and internet provided
• Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the livestock enterprise

About us

Mt Elephant Station is a large-scale mixed farming operation located in Derrinallum, Victoria.