Wagyu Farm Operations Lead — Autonomous, Tech‑Forward

Drover Ag Agricultural Recruitment; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Salterra Farm in NSW’s Tweed Heads region seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day activities on a 250-acre Wagyu property. You will oversee livestock, feed, and property maintenance with a strong emphasis on hands-on work and process improvement.

The role blends traditional farming with modern ag-tech, including Halter virtual fencing, to optimise grazing and infrastructure upgrades. You will manage ~150 Wagyu cattle, implement AI/ET breeding initiatives, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Proven beef cattle management experience with herd health monitoring and breeding program support (AI/ET).
• Strong practical skills with modern farm machinery and irrigation systems.
• Ability to implement modern ag-tech solutions (Hal ter virtual fencing).
• Excellent communication and organisation to liaise with transport drivers, contractors, and farm owners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee livestock management, property maintenance, and feed management.
• Independently order feed and drive process improvements and property development.
• Manage a herd of ~150 Wagyu cattle and lead operational initiatives (AI/ET, Halter fencing).
• Coordinate with livestock transport drivers and abattoirs as part of paddock‑to‑plate operations.
• Hands-on role building/repairing fencing, shelters, roads, and drainage on the farm.

Skills

Beef cattle management

Herd health monitoring

Breeding programs (AI/ET)

Farm machinery operation

Irrigation systems maintenance

Fencing and infrastructure

Hal ter virtual fencing

Coordination with drivers/contractors

Tools

Hal ter virtual fencing

Irrigation systems

Modern farm machinery

Job description

Salterra Farm in NSW’s Tweed Heads region seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day activities on a 250-acre Wagyu property. You will oversee livestock, feed, and property maintenance with a strong emphasis on hands-on work and process improvement.

The role blends traditional farming with modern ag-tech, including Halter virtual fencing, to optimise grazing and infrastructure upgrades. You will manage ~150 Wagyu cattle, implement AI/ET breeding initiatives, and coordinate with