Little Wych Stud
Published
January 22, 2026
Expires
February 26, 2026
Location
450 Gorman's Hill Road Bathurst NSW
Category
Other
Job Type
Full-time
Country
Australia
State
New South Wales
Description
Senior Horse Farm Hand Position
The property is privately owned and operates a mixed farming enterprise that consists of a boutique thoroughbred horse breeding stud, a horse spelling enterprise and a mixed farming enterprise consisting of lucerne hay production, cattle fattening etc. that is based at Bathurst NSW.
The property consists of 3 properties in close proximity to each other totaling approximately 500 acres. The properties are located 5 to 6 kms from the town of Bathurst (population in excess of 40,000 people). The Owner has a vacancy to join the team to assist in the ongoing operation and maintenance of the stud property.
Reporting to the Owner, the successful applicant will have at least 2 years' experience in the horse sector, and will be proficient in the following areas:
* Horse knowledge and handling skills
* Have experience handling thoroughbred and standardbred horses.
* Operation of farm machinery
* Property maintenance and repairs. i.e. infrastructure, fencing, weed management and pasture management
* General maintenance
* Be reliable and punctual
Possession of a chemical user's certificate and/or truck licence will be viewed favourably. A driver's licence is essential.
The successful applicant will be proactive and forward thinking with the ability to work unsupervised while taking responsibility for the outcomes of their work. They will work closely with the owner and staff to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
This position would suit a young energetic horseman to further their horse skills in horse breeding including foaling down, weaning and handling of foals, yearling preparation for sales and day to day operation of a horse spelling property. In addition the successful applicant could learn about lucerne hay production.
This position may also suit an older applicant that wants to scale down from a large horse stud and the pressures associated with a bigger operation.
A competitive salary package commensurate with experience. is available including a house on the property and other incentives.
Email your resume and a brief covering letter to ,com,au