Horse Farm Caretaker Position
Seeking a dedicated individual to maintain a 50-acre horse property in the Gold Coast area of Australia.
This live-in role involves caring for the owner's small herd of horses and pet cows, as well as potential agistees' horses. The successful applicant will be responsible for daily property, pasture, and infrastructure maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Pasture Management: This includes tasks such as slashing, whipper snipping, seeding, tillage, weed and pest control, paddock and lawn maintenance, tree trimming, and pruning.
* Horse Husbandry: The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in general horse care and husbandry, including feeding, watering, rugging, sunscreen, cleaning feet, grooming, and monitoring horse health.
* Farm Infrastructure Maintenance: The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining farm infrastructure, including fence repairs, cleaning and maintenance of water systems, stables, arena, barn, machinery, and equipment.
* Machinery Operation: Experience operating various types of machinery is essential, with the option to learn on the job.
* Additional Tasks: Daily tasks may include taking rubbish to the local waste center, organizing/supervising other help like tradespeople, and driving to a second property (20 minutes away) for farm tasks and exercising guard dogs.
Availability is required 7 days a week for feeding and rugging horses. The position involves 30-40 hours of work weekly, with morning and afternoon shifts and flexibility in hours. Weekend work is periodically required, and living on premises is mandatory.
About You
* Extensive knowledge and experience in general horse care and husbandry.
* Demonstrated ability to ride.
* Experience assessing a horse's level of handling and temperament.
* Basic experience operating various types of machinery.
* Confidence in handling guard dogs.
* Physical fitness to cope with the demands of the role.
* Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
* Attention to detail and a high standard of care.
* Long-term commitment required.
* Clean, healthy living, and no active addictions.
* Resident visa only.
We are seeking a reliable and experienced individual who can provide exceptional care for our horses and property.