Senior Sheep Farm Manager — Autonomy & Growth

seek.com.au; Forbes; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided on farm

Company vehicle

Phone allowance

Career progression

Bonuses linked to KPIs

Job summary

One of Australia’s fastest growing agricultural groups is seeking an experienced sheep operations leader near Forbes, NSW. You will oversee 1–2 large-scale sheep operations, lead 13 staff/contractors and coordinate weekly movements of 2,000–3,000 sheep, combining livestock care with people, machinery, logistics, reporting and safety.

The role demands a minimum of five years in senior management on large sheep operations, strong animal husbandry knowledge and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years senior management on a large-scale sheep operation.
• Strong sheep handling and animal husbandry experience.
• Knowledge of animal health, welfare, feeding and livestock performance.
• Proven experience leading farm employees and contractors.
• Strong written reporting, record-keeping and communication skills.
• Experience using AgriWebb or similar livestock management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead 13 farm employees and contractors.
• Manage daily operations across one to two properties.
• Coordinate 2,000–3,000 sheep weekly in movements.
• Monitor livestock health, welfare, feed, water and behaviour.
• Coordinate livestock scanning, weighing, treatments and onboarding/outboarding.
• Ensure animal husbandry programs are completed to a high standard.
• Oversee grazing, fodder production and containment activities.
• Plan livestock transport, trucking, attendance and schedules.
• Operate and oversee tractors, loaders and other machinery.
• Maintain equipment through checks, servicing and basic maintenance.
• Maintain accurate livestock and operational records.
• Provide regular updates to senior management.
• Order and manage feed, fuel, animal health products and parts.
• Oversee safety, biosecurity, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Livestock management

Animal husbandry

Safety & WHS

Communication & reporting

Tools

AgriWebb

Job description

One of Australia’s fastest growing agricultural groups is seeking an experienced sheep operations leader near Forbes, NSW. You will oversee 1–2 large-scale sheep operations, lead 13 staff/contractors and coordinate weekly movements of 2,000–3,000 sheep, combining livestock care with people, machinery, logistics, reporting and safety.

The role demands a minimum of five years in senior management on large sheep operations, strong animal husbandry knowledge and proven leadership.