Operations Manager - Boutique Paddock to Plate | Tweed NSW

Drover Ag Recruitment; Piggabeen; Sur place; AUD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site cottage accommodation

Coastal lifestyle and proximity toGold

Résumé du poste

Salterra Farm in Piggabeen, NSW, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations on a 250-acre Wagyu property. You will manage a herd of ~150 cattle, drive AI/ET breeding programs, and implement Halter fencing while coordinating with transport drivers and farm owners.

The role blends hands-on farming with progressive ag-tech and a coastal lifestyle. You’ll oversee fencing, shelter construction, irrigation, and drainage, with on-site accommodation provided in a 1-bedroom

Qualifications

• Experience in beef cattle management and breeding programs.
• Ability to install and maintain fencing, shelters, and farm infrastructure.
• Experience with AI and ET breeding protocols.
• Willingness to hands-on work across paddock-to-plate operations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee livestock operations, property maintenance and feed management across ~150 Wagyu cattle.
• Drive key operational initiatives including AI/ET breeding programs.
• Lead Halter virtual fencing implementation to optimise grazing.
• Coordinate livestock transport and feed logistics with farm contractors.
• Hands-on duties: fence repair, shelter construction, road works and drainage improvements.

Connaissances

Beef cattle management

Herd health monitoring

Breeding programs

AI and ET protocol support

Livestock welfare

Communication and organisation

Outils

Halter virtual fencing

Irrigation systems

Fencing and shelter construction

Description du poste

Searching for an experienced, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations across their boutique 250-acre Wagyu cattle property located in Piggabeen, NSW, our clients are an expanding agribusiness dedicated to producing high-quality Wagyu beef within a picturesque coastal environment. Having recently upgraded their central land holding while acquiring and renovating additional adjoining parcels, the business combines traditional agricultural values with modern farming strategies, overhead sprinkler irrigation, and machinery, including excavators, tractors, and side-sides. Situated in the thriving Tweed Heads region just ten minutes from pristine surfing beaches and within easy reach of Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, and Brisbane, Salterra Farm offers an unmatched balance of high-standard agricultural work and an enviable coastal lifestyle.

In this highly autonomous, hands-on role, you will take full responsibility for livestock oversight, property maintenance, and feed management - independently ordering feed and proactively improving processes and property development without daily guidance. You will manage a herd of approximately 150 Wagyu cattle and drive key operational initiatives, including artificial insemination and embryo transfer breeding programs. You will lead the implementation of Halter virtual fencing technology to optimise rotational grazing, coordinate with livestock transport drivers, and oversee grass-finished grain-assisted feeding routines. Crucially, you will actively engage in hands-on work to build and repair fencing, construct livestock shelters, build roads, and implement drainage improvements across the farm.

Working alongside a supportive landholder who directly manages post-farm-gate processing and maintains direct relationships with abattoirs and butchers, you will see the complete paddock-to-plate supply chain in action, blending traditional animal husbandry with progressive agricultural technologies.

The Offer An attractive remuneration package is offered, coupled with comfortable accommodation in a beautifully maintained 1-bedroom cottage located right on the farm. The successful applicant will benefit from working in a positive, friendly team culture alongside top-quality machinery, excellent infrastructure, and strong ongoing investment into pasture, breeding, and property improvements.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a proactive and energetic farm management professional who thrives in an independent working environment and takes immense pride in livestock welfare and property presentation. To excel in this position, you should possess:

• Proven experience in beef cattle management, herd health monitoring, and breeding programs, including AI and ET protocol support
• Strong practical skills operating modern farm machinery, maintaining irrigation, and directly constructing and maintaining fencing, shelters, and property infrastructure
• A flexible, positive attitude with a desire to implement modern ag-tech solutions, such as Halter virtual fencing
• Excellent communication and organisation skills to liaise effectively with truck drivers, contractors, and farm owners

Additional Information

• Premium 250-acre Wagyu breeding and feeding property in Piggabeen, NSW
• Attractive package with an on-site 1-bedroom cottage provided
• Enjoy an exceptional coastal lifestyle just 10 minutes from Gold Coast beaches