Company

Lynford Farms is a large mixed enterprise aggregation that incorporates sustainable and ethical farming best practices to produce grain, superfine merino wool and prime lamb. The property is located near Williams in Western Australia’s South West and is just over an hours drive from the coastal cities of Bunbury and Mandurah.

Position

Reporting to the absentee farm owners, the incumbent will be “hands-on” with flexibility and independence in managing all day-to-day activities of the 20,000DSE merino enterprise.

The merino sheep enterprise joins 8,000 merino ewes to produce 17.5 micron wool and dual purpose flock ewes. The Manager will drive flock genetic improvement by managing a separate ASBV rated, merino ram nucleus flock.

As a key member of the leadership team, this role includes staff and contractor management, purchasing, record keeping, stock selection, animal husbandry, stock nutrition, and pasture management and development.

Key Responsibilities

Drive lamb turn off per ewe Ha

Manage scheduled animal husbandry using modern animal handling equipment

Plan and manage grazing rotations, feed budgets and confinement feeding

Monitor and implement pasture production

Liaise with consultants and organize contractors as required

General maintenance, service and repair of plant, pasture manipulation and fencing

Maintain records for RWS accreditation

Manage relevant purchases and sales

Assist with budgeting and annual planning

Take pride in the property and contribute to an enjoyable workplace culture

Skills and Experience

Experience in a senior role with a high rainfall, large-scale sheep enterprise

An understanding of, and experience in sheep breeding and genetics

Understanding of rotational grazing, confinement feeding and feed budgeting

Experience with pasture management, pasture renovation and fodder conservation

Understand the principles of Lifetime Ewe Management

Computer literacy with livestock EiD data collection and farm management software

Proven experience in a WHS workplace and staff leadership

An appreciation of land management, overall aesthetics, and sustainability

Experience with large seeding equipment is beneficial

Qualifications

Tertiary or post secondary qualifications in Agriculture or Farm Management highly regarded

Remuneration

A very attractive remuneration package will be negotiated to reflect skills and experience. Use of a well maintained 3x1 air-conditioned house and dual-cab farm ute is included.

How To Apply

Apply with a resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]

For a confidential discussion, please contact Colin Houghton on 0419 901023

You can find out more about us at www.lynfordfarms.com.au