Operations Manager- Livestock Backgrounding and Finishing

McIntosh Pastoral Pty Ltd; Molong; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned business

On-farm living arrangements

Modern machinery

Agriwebb record keeping

Flexible work

Job summary

McIntosh Pastoral Pty Ltd in Molong NSW is seeking an Operations Manager with livestock backgrounding and finishing expertise to lead the day-to-day operations of a 3,500-acre family-owned property. This hands-on role works closely with the general manager to implement strategic goals, manage staff and contractors, and oversee grazing, animal health, fodder crops, and water infrastructure.

You'll operate and maintain tractors, skid steer, and other farm machinery, use Agriwebb for record

Qualifications

• Proven livestock management experience
• Ability to manage grazing and pasture development
• Hands-on farm management and leadership

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the general manager to execute strategic goals
• Manage full-time and casual staff and contractors
• Oversee grazing management and animal health/welfare for cattle and sheep
• Manage fodder crops, sowing, spraying and spreading
• Maintain pastures, fencing and water infrastructure
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Record keeping with Agriwebb including chemical inventories
• Feed budgeting and livestock growth optimization

Job description

Operations Manager- Livestock Backgrounding and Finishing

Are you looking for a new, long term opportunity in the livestock industry in 2027? If so, please read below. You may be the next member of our close knit team!

OPERATIONS MANAGER- LIVESTOCK BACKGROUNDING AND FINISHING– Molong NSW

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced livestock operator to manage the day to day operations of our family owned 3500 acre livestock operation at Molong NSW. The property is transitioning to a predominantly backgrounding and finishing operation, utilizing fodder crops and opportunistic grain feeding. We are a forward moving, innovative livestock business with a passion for growing excellent grass, crops, and protein.

This role is focused on the day to day, hands on management of our Molong aggregation, this includes, but is not limited to:-

• Working closely with the general manager of the business to ensure tasks are executed to achieve the strategic goals of the business


• Professional management of full time and casual staff, and contractors


• Being responsible for all grazing management


• Executing all animal health and welfare processes with both cattle and sheep, including the induction of purchased livestock, and the weighing and drafting of livestock ready for sale


• Managing fodder crops, including sowing, spraying and spreading operations


• Maintenance of the property’s high performance pastures, including spraying and spreading


• Maintenance of the property’s fencing and water infrastructure including development and installation of new water systems


• Managing and optimizing livestock growth rates


• Machinery operation and maintenance, including operation of tractors, skid steer, mini-excavator, telehandler and all other farm machinery


• Record keeping using Agriwebb farm management software, including the upload of all chemical inventories and animal treatments


• Feed budgeting

We emphasize that this is a hands on role, performing farm tasks every day and does not require the manager to perform office or bookkeeping task as some managers are required to. You will work closely with the general manager of the business to help make strategic decisions and ensure the ongoing success of the operation. The applicant must enjoy being on farm performing animal husbandry tasks, mustering and machinery operation.

What we offer:

• Family owned and run business, close knit team with a positive culture


• The opportunity to help make strategic decisions and be an integral part of our business


• A long term position, the opportunity to help grow our operation and grow with the business.


• Modern and comfortable machinery


• First class fencing and water infrastructure across the property


• Innovative Ag tech used across the property including Optiweigh units, Farmbots and Agriwebb software


• Flexible working arrangements, believers of a great work and life balance


• Excellent location, only 10 minutes to the thriving small town of Molong, or 20 minutes to the regional city of Orange.


• Comfortable renovated 3 bedroom cottage and own shed


• Work vehicle for on-farm use

The successful applicant will need to display:

• Proven livestock management and experience


• A passion for the production of grass and top quality livestock


• An interest in grain feeding and finishing of both cattle and sheep


• Experience in pasture maintenance and development


• Experience in the maintenance of stock-water systems and development of new water systems


• The ability to thrive under pressure and with a large amount of responsibilty


• Clean, sober habits including maintaining cleanliness of vehicles and machinery


• Experience in machinery operation and maintenance, including general farm machinery and small earthmoving machinery


• Experience in safe use of side by side ATVs and 2 wheel motorcycles

The following skills or attributes are desirable but not essential:

• Experience in intensive grain feeding of livestock


• HR or HC licence


• Chemical accreditation


• Firearms license


• Attendance of a low stress stock handling school

The successful applicant will enjoy a generous salary package of above $100,000AUD, which can be negotiated pending on experience. Electricity, internet, water and house will be included in the package.

Applications are open until 31/11/26

Start date can be flexible in early 2027