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Our client is a well-established mixed farming enterprise located in the handy location of Williams, WA. They are seeking an experienced Livestock Enterprise Manager to join their team of Four Livestock Enterprise Managers, to take care of the Lamb Finishing division. This role involves all aspects of animal husbandry, as well as data analysis and monitoring offering a balance of mentally stimulating tasks and practical, hands-on work. You will be working for a large, family-owned business, under professional management – who prides themselves on innovative techniques and practices across both the livestock and cropping enterprises.

Good Things to Know:

• Owned by the same family for 60 years
• Innovative techniques and practices in both cropping and livestock programs
• Award-winning lamb brand
• 8000ha property, 25000 sheep, 1000 cattle, 3000ha cropping
• Large team, located in beautiful Williams area, 2 hours from Perth

About the Role:

• Oversee and develop already established Feedlot Enterprise
• Autonomy to improve all process on farm
• Focus on Prime Lamb Production – feeding both in paddock and intensive yards
• Hands on role reporting directly to General Manager
• Training junior staff members
• Maintain the feedlot – cleaning out pens, cleaning troughs, fencing, general maintenance.
• Weekly weighing and processing of lambs
• All animal husbandry/mustering – drenching, vaccinating, general care
• Coordinating shearing processes
• Recording and inputting livestock data in to farming software
• Weekly reporting and spreadsheet analysis
• Pasture renovation, paddock selection for cropping program

About You:

• Passionate data driven; organised livestock professional
• Able to be versatile and help other enterprises throughout the year and when needed.
• Must be tech savvy/computer literate, and able to learn software programs
• Ability to training junior staff members in best practice animal husbandry techniques
• Genuine interest in genetics and breeding practices
• Physically capable and able to carry out all livestock duties
• Passion for animals and their welfare
• Willing to look at less experienced candidates with training to be provided

What's on Offer:

• Accommodation: Suitable for a couple or single – may not suit a family - Utilities Included
• Salary: $60-80k depending on skills/experience
• Work vehicle provided
• Laptop/tablet to carry out data entry work
• Potential work opportunities available for partners – cropping or stock

ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME - CALL (08) 9477 6600 FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CHAT ON or email jobs@ruralenterprises.com.au.

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