About us
Growth Farms Australia is a privately owned asset management business which acquires and manages prime Australian agricultural assets on behalf of private and institutional investors.
Manor Estates Holding engages Growth Farms to manage its Kangaroo Island farming enterprises and is accountable for the effective implementation of the Farm Plan and daily operations.
Growth Farms and Manor Estates have a positive company culture with excellent opportunities for training and career advancements for the future.
The Role
An opportunity is available for a station hand with a focus on a large-scale sheep and cropping on Kangaroo Island, SA. This position would suit someone looking to further develop their career and take on more responsibility into a livestock overseers' role.
Reporting to the Farm Manager, the position will ideally suit a self-motivated individual looking to become part of a dynamic team but must be able to work on their own.
Key Responsibilities Include:
· Experience in monitoring livestock, including animal health, ensuring adequacy of feed & water, and implementing stock movements.
· Experience in safe farm maintenance, mechanical applications, and operation of farm machinery/equipment.
· Sound understanding of farm safety.
· Ability to work autonomously to complete planned tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
· Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and documentation.
Key Requirements:
· Excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.
· Ability to work autonomously and implement a plan with attention to detail.
· Working stock dogs essential and livestock skills to manage large mobs unassisted.
· Solid work ethic and attention to detail.
· Show initiative, responsibility and have a positive attitude to work.
· Be physically fit and able to fulfill all requirements of the role.
· Hold current drivers' license and truck license would be an advantage.
Accommodation can be provided for the successful candidate if required.
Growth Farms promote a positive working culture with safety being a primary focus for our staff. This role suit people who are experienced with livestock, hardworking, and dedicated to striving for best practice farming operations.