Senior Station Lead: Cattle & Cropping, NSW

AusAG Rural; Manilla; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single accommodation on property

Dogs and horses welcome

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

AUSAG RURAL in Manilla NSW seeks a Senior Station Hand to lead day-to-day operations on a large-scale mixed farming enterprise. This hands-on role offers an immediate start and the chance to influence cattle or cropping activities across a diversified operation.

You will supervise staff, coordinate livestock and irrigation tasks, operate machinery, and maintain high standards of animal welfare, safety, and productivity within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in mixed farming or similar broadacre operations.
• Strong livestock handling and animal welfare focus in large-scale cattle operations.
• Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot tractors and irrigation equipment.
• Hands-on leader able to guide staff and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Property Manager with day-to-day operations across cattle or cropping divisions.
• Mustering, drafting, feeding, and monitoring approx. 3,500 head of cattle; welfare focus.
• Operate and maintain tractors and irrigation infrastructure; support machinery maintenance.
• Oversee general farm tasks including fencing, water systems, and roading as part of the team.

Skills

Livestock handling

Machinery operation

Irrigation management

Staff coordination

Job description

AUSAG RURAL in Manilla NSW seeks a Senior Station Hand to lead day-to-day operations on a large-scale mixed farming enterprise. This hands-on role offers an immediate start and the chance to influence cattle or cropping activities across a diversified operation.

You will supervise staff, coordinate livestock and irrigation tasks, operate machinery, and maintain high standards of animal welfare, safety, and productivity within a supportive team.