Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker

The Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Free parking

Staff discounts

Monthly staff BBQs

Job summary

The Midfield Group in Warrnambool, Victoria is seeking an experienced Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker to join our team. You will manage beef cattle operations including breeding, nutrition, and health, while supervising staff and ensuring animal welfare and biosecurity.

Responsibilities include operating modern farm machinery, implementing feeding plans, and maintaining pasture health. You will work on-site with our farm operations and contribute to efficiency and welfare across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with beef cattle across various production stages.
• Working knowledge of sheep management (excluding breeding).
• Competency in operating and maintaining modern farm machinery.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and low-stress stock handling.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Prior experience in infrastructure maintenance and pasture management.
• Current driver’s license (machinery tickets or certifications a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Support Farm Manager in day to day operations and decision making.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff.
• Operate and maintain modern machinery (e.g., mixer wagons, side by sides, front-end loader tractors, JCB loaders).
• Oversee beef cattle breeding programs and the rearing of calves.
• Feed livestock and monitor animal health and welfare.
• Develop and implement beef cattle feeding plans and identify health/nutrition problems.
• Practice and promote low-stress stock handling techniques.
• Repair and maintain fencing and water systems.
• Establish and maintain pastures and fodder crops for beef cattle production.
• Maintain and improve farm infrastructure.
• Implement biosecurity management measures.
• Manage pasture health and rotational grazing practices.
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety and animal welfare standards.

Skills

Beef cattle experience

Machinery operation

Staff supervision

Biosecurity

Animal welfare

Team communication

Problem solving

Pasture management

Driving license

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Job description

At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. In this role you will be responsible for managing beef cattle operations including breeding, nutrition, health, and staff supervision while ensuring animal welfare, biosecurity and farm efficiency.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Farm Manager in day to day operations and decision making
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff
• Operate and maintain modern machinery (e.g., mixer wagons, side by sides, front-end loader tractors, JCB loaders)
• Oversee beef cattle breeding programs and the rearing of calves
• Feed livestock and monitor animal health and welfare
• Develop and implement beef cattle feeding plans and identify beef cattle health and nutrition problems
• Practice and promote low-stress stock handling techniques
• Repair and maintain fencing and water systems
• Establish and maintain pastures and fodder crops for beef cattle production and identify plant health and nutrition problems
• Maintain and improve farm infrastructure
• Implement biosecurity management measures
• Manage pasture health and rotational grazing practices
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety and animal welfare standards

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

• Proven experience working with beef cattle across various production stages
• Working knowledge of sheep management (excluding breeding)
• Competency in operating and maintaining modern farm machinery
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and low-stress stock handling
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Prior experience in infrastructure maintenance and pasture management
• Current driver’s license (machinery tickets or certifications a bonus)

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive remuneration package with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, travel insurance, Health & Fitness, Home appliances, local retailers and more
• Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
• Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
• On site canteen, free parking, staff discounts, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program