The Role

We are seeking an experienced Livestock Overseer to join a Horse Stud team in Willaura, VIC, within the agriculture and equine industry. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee the daily care, breeding, and management of horses while coordinating staff and farm operations. You will play a key role in maintaining animal health, welfare, and productivity in a structured and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

This role supports the management of livestock operations, ensuring animal welfare and efficient farm performance.

• Supervise the care and management of mares, stallions, foals, and young horses
• Oversee feeding, watering, and nutrition programs
• Monitor horse health and coordinate veterinary and farrier services
• Assist with breeding, foaling, weaning, and young horse development
• Supervise staff and allocate daily tasks
• Maintain paddocks, stables, fencing, and watering systems
• Keep accurate livestock, breeding, and treatment records
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure compliance with WHS, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $40.00 per hour
• Ongoing employment with approximately 50 hours per week
• Opportunity to lead operations within a professional equine environment
• Hands-on role combining livestock care, team leadership, and farm management
• Work in a structured and safety-focused agricultural setting

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have strong equine experience and leadership capability in a farm environment.

• Proven experience working with horses in a breeding or livestock setting
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate daily farm operations
• Strong understanding of animal health, welfare, and breeding practices
• Experience operating farm machinery and equipment
• Current driver's licence (essential)
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.