Stock Person, Kojonup, WA (REF 1692352)

Job Description

Job Description:
Not every livestock role comes with a succession plan. This one does.
An established Great Southern sheep enterprise is looking for a capable Farm Hand who can do more than just complete the daily jobs. They are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career, take ownership, and potentially grow into a future leadership position.
The successful candidate will initially work alongside a highly experienced Livestock Manager while learning the operation, with genuine opportunities to progress as the business expands.

Good Things to Know:

• Located in WA’s Great Southern region;
• Part of a respected family-owned livestock business;
• Property has excellent livestock infrastructure;
• Plenty of autonomy while still having support from management;
• Long-term role with genuine career progression available;
• Family-friendly accommodation available immediately;
• Schools, sporting facilities, shopping and medical services all accessible nearby.

About the Role:

• Day-to-day sheep management and livestock husbandry;
• Livestock monitoring, animal health treatments and feeding activities;
• Water checks and stock movements;
• Support shearing, crutching and other seasonal livestock operations;
• General property maintenance and farm duties;
• Basic machinery and equipment operation;
• Record keeping and livestock data collection;
• Work independently across a well-established livestock property;
• Build knowledge and responsibility toward future leadership opportunities.

About You:

• Strong livestock background;
• Sheep experience preferred, however cattle, dairy or intensive livestock experience will also be considered;
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions;
• Practical problem-solver with good initiative;
• Some mechanical aptitude would be highly regarded;
• Looking for a long-term role rather than a short-term stepping stone;
• Wants career progression and additional responsibility over time;
• Current driver’s licence required.

What’s on Offer:

• Permanent full-time position;
• Starting rate around $35-$42/hr depending on experience;
• Annual remuneration reviews;
• Renovated four-bedroom home plus office;
• Fenced family yard;
• Opportunity for occasional casual work for a partner (housekeeping, gardening or light farm duties);
• Genuine pathway toward 2IC and future Livestock Manager opportunities;
• Stable business focused on retaining good people for the long term.

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