Assistant Manager / 2IC Opportunities – Livestock focus
Published | March 13, 2023 |
Expires | March 31, 2023 |
Location | Waterhouse, TAS, Australia |
Category | Other |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
About us:
Exciting opportunities to join a well-established privately owned commercial farming operation based at Waterhouse in north-east Tasmania.
Consisting of 3 titles in close proximity, the farming operation is 100% livestock with approx. 1200 beef cows plus value-add to progeny and 4000 ewes for wool and cross-bred lambs.
Opportunities to join our team:
Opportunities are available for hands-on leaders to join the business. Day-to-day you’ll oversee livestock operations, be responsible for animal welfare, all aspects of the breeding cycle, grazing management including pasture production with a progressive outlook to high kilos of red meat production per hectare.
You will enjoy a degree of autonomy in your day-to-day work while working closely with the owner. Whether you’re an experienced overseer/assistant manager/2IC or experienced farmhand looking to develop your career in livestock farming, this may be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking someone with:
- a commitment to high standards of animal welfare, progressive farming processes and use of ag tech to inform farming operations
- good time management
- communication skills
- practical skills across livestock and general farming operations
- working dogs and a current drivers’ license are essential.
What we offer:
An attractive salary package with a competitive cash salary component negotiable on experience and housing (one modern 5-bedroom in an established garden, one 3-bedroom) on a school bus run, and a close commute to the thriving coastal town of Bridport with a strong community and fantastic primary school and larger regional centre of Scottsdale.
Where we are:
Our location is in close proximity to fantastic coastal fishing, hunting, camping and world-class golf and mountain biking courses, thriving local communities with employment opportunities for spouses relocating in a range of industries, schools, medical services and day-to-day conveniences.
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