Livestock Manager, Sheep Focus

3 weeks ago


New Norcia, Australia Drover Ag Recruitment Full time
Modern, well-developed mixed farming aggregation.

  • Very attractive salary package plus further training & development.
  • Dual purpose merino focus with prime lamb production


Our client manages a large mixed farming operation with an aggregation of properties in the New Norcia region of WA.

With an excellent staff retention rate, they pride themselves on providing an inclusive and fair work environment where the success of the business is heavily dependent on ensuring a productive and cohesive team.


This progressive, and well-presented mixed farming operation runs an annual cereal cropping program of over 4800 ha, run by the cropping team, which compliments the sheep flock of 8,300 merino ewes.

The merino enterprise uses elite genetics, artificial breeding and a data driven process to aim for a productive, dual-purpose model targeting a bigger, heavier cutting ewe and producing profitable lambs whilst also improving wool quality.

A small beef herd of Murray Grey / Angus Cross cows are also run on the properties. The properties have access to exceptional infrastructure including multiple, modern, well-equipped sheep yards, shearing sheds and cattle yards. They also run a modern fleet of cropping plant and equipment.


We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic Livestock Manager with a strong interest in intensive sheep breeding, who will use innovation, technology, and data to track and improve performance to join this team.

Reporting to the General Manager and working with the whole farm team, you will be a key person to drive the success of the operation.

With already consistently high scanning rates of 145%+, and weaning rates of 120+%, supported by elite genetics, quality pastures and performance feeding, there is a challenge for the Livestock Manager in continuing the trajectory of improvement.

To be successful in this role you will hold the following attributes:

  • At least a minimum of 6 years sheep-focused livestock operation/management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to organise and execute day to day operations.
  • Nonsmoker, fit, team player.
  • Desire to grow within the role and develop skills.
  • Neat, tidy, in self presentation and farm presentation.
  • Good communicator.
  • Good working dog knowledge and have dogs.
  • Computer literacy, ability to keep good records and analyse data.
  • Be someone looking for growth in their agricultural career.
  • Completion of agricultural education such as degree, certificate, or short courses.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable employment within a highly regarded farming business. To be considered for this role you must have a good attitude, be open, willing, and keen to learn.

The working environment and conditions are excellent where you will be well supported within a helpful and caring team and further training will be provided as required.


On offer to the successful applicant is a generous salary, reviewed annually, plus an excellent 3-bedroom home with double carport and shed, with all housing costs supplied including beef and lamb.

A work vehicle is supplied for work purposes.


Located only approximately 1.5 hour from Perth, and 15km SE New Norcia, 45km north of Bindoon, this position could suit a family with a school bus available servicing the local primary school.

The small thriving country town of Bindoon has all the essential services with a supermarket, medical centre, retail outlets and social and sporting clubs.

Major service centres close by are Moora and Wongan Hills.

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