Sheep Operations Lead — On-Farm Housing & Mentoring

Drover Ag Agricultural Recruitment; Shire of Pyrenees; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing included

Work ute provided

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Drover Ag Agricultural Recruitment seeks a passionate, hands-on sheep operator to lead daily flock routines on a 2,000‑hectare property near Ballarat and Maryborough. You will work directly with the Farm Manager, overseeing Merino and crossbred ewes, lamb finishing, and welfare with dogs, ProWay yards, and modern gear.

The role blends livestock focus with seasonal cropping support, requiring practical experience, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to mentor farmhands.

Formación

• Practical hands‑on experience in commercial sheep production, wool growing, and lamb finishing.
• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and ability to guide farmhands.
• Familiarity with digital livestock records and ProWay yards is advantageous.
• Valid driver's license; HC licence and ACUP permit are highly regarded or willing to obtain.

Responsabilidades

• Run daily flock operations across Merino and crossbred ewes and lamb finishing.
• Plan and execute joining, lambing, marking, weaning, shearing and crutching.
• Monitor growth, wool production, and pasture nutrition for quality turnoff.
• Mentor farmhands and support broadacre cropping during peak seasons.
• Maintain accurate digital records and uphold animal welfare standards.

Conocimientos

Sheep production

Wool growing

Lamb finishing

Dog handling

Digital record keeping

Driver's license HC/ACUP readiness

Team leadership

Herramientas

AgriWebb

ProWay yards

John Deere

Case machinery

Descripción del empleo

Drover Ag Agricultural Recruitment seeks a passionate, hands-on sheep operator to lead daily flock routines on a 2,000‑hectare property near Ballarat and Maryborough. You will work directly with the Farm Manager, overseeing Merino and crossbred ewes, lamb finishing, and welfare with dogs, ProWay yards, and modern gear.

The role blends livestock focus with seasonal cropping support, requiring practical experience, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to mentor farmhands.