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Livestock Overseer

Location: Telopea Downs

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

This is not your average Overseer role.

As Livestock Overseer at Telopea Downs, you will be a key member of the leadership team on a large-scale mixed enterprise spanning approximately 47,600 hectares. You will have responsibility for overseeing one section of the overall operation and leading a small team on a day-to-day basis, with support from the Manager – Livestock Operations and the General Manager.

We are seeking someone with current and relevant agricultural experience. You may already be working in a similar role and looking to step into a larger-scale operation, or you may be a Senior Station Hand (3+ years’ experience) ready to take the next step into leadership. In either case, if you bring drive, initiative and a strong work ethic, we would be keen to hear from you.

Key skills and experience:

  • Strong livestock handling and animal husbandry skills

  • Sound knowledge of pasture management and rotational grazing systems

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • High attention to detail, including reporting and data collection (working knowledge of AgriWebb highly regarded)

  • Proven time management and organisational skills

  • Demonstrated professional standards of work and behaviour

  • Ability to train, mentor and motivate staff, and act as a positive role model

  • Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and safe work practices

  • At least one trained and effective working dog

  • Experience riding and working on 2-wheeled motorbikes (motorbike licence preferred or willingness to obtain essential)

Eligibility requirements:

  • You must be currently residing in Australia

  • You must have current, unrestricted working rights

  • We are unable to support visa applications for this role

Please apply below, attaching your resume or send it direct to Aida Ashworth at aida@mcbride.com.au

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