Assistant Manager jobs

• Family-owned Poll Hereford stud and commercial breeding operation.
• Magnificent location, picturesque property close to services.
• Excellent opportunity for a person looking to progress their career.

Our clients operate a successful family-owned stud and commercial beef breeding and finishing operation in the scenic Yaven Creek region. This area is near the famous Snowy Mountains, surrounded by beautiful rivers and lakes. The properties cover approximately 2,700 hectares, supporting 1,400 stud and commercial cows and their offspring. They utilise top genetics in their herd and breed exceptional bulls for annual on-property and private sales, boasting the largest number of Poll Hereford bulls sold at auction in Australia in 2025.

We are excited to welcome a passionate, dedicated, and driven individual to join this close-knit family business as an Assistant Manager. Your role will involve collaborating closely with the farm owners to execute daily responsibilities, and your input into everyday operations and strategic business planning will be pivotal. Proficiency in cattle husbandry is crucial, and a solid grasp of beef genetics will be advantageous. Previous experience in pasture management, general machinery operation, and fencing maintenance will also be highly valued. The property has undergone significant improvements, including new fencing, laneways, cattle yards, and infrastructure rebuilds, creating an inspiring environment for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

In joining this family-run business, your input will be valued, and they will offer flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate who has management aspirations and is looking for increased responsibilities and opportunities to improve the business in line with your skills and experience.

We seek someone who takes pride in their work, presents themselves well, and values progressive cattle breeding and management. You understand that small details can make a big difference, and joining this team will allow you to advance your cattle management career.

The successful applicant will ideally possess the following skills and attributes -

• 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar hands-on role in a beef cattle enterprise; stud experience ideal but not a necessity.
• High self-motivation, initiative, and self-accountability with a good, honest work ethic.
• Pasture grazing management experience, understanding of DSE's etc
• Farm machinery experience/mechanically minded ideal but not essential and a current MR truck licence
• Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Be a good communicator with aspirations to learn and further develop the business
• Strive for excellence, determined to succeed and progress with the business.

A salary commensurate with experience will be negotiated with the successful candidate, and a 3BR house with an established garden, work ute and meat will be offered to the successful candidate.

To apply for this position, please supply an up-to-date resume, including the contact details for at least three references who can be contacted. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter indicating why this role suits them.