Senior Sheep Farm Worker

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Position: Senior Sheep Farm Worker
Location: Wandering, Western Australia
Salary: AUD 75,000 – AUD 90,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time

Visa Sponsorship: Available for suitable candidates

About the Company

Follans Feedlot is a large mixed farming enterprise operating across 4,000 hectares in Wandering, Western Australia. The farm combines cropping and livestock production, including 9,000 breeding ewes and a feedlot operation supporting up to 40,000 lambs annually.

The business focuses on efficient livestock management, modern farming practices, and high standards of animal care.

About the Role

Follans Feedlot is seeking an experienced Senior Sheep Farm Worker to take on a leadership role within the livestock operation. The successful candidate will act as second-in-charge of the livestock division, overseeing breeding programs, feedlot operations, and general animal husbandry, while supported by a farm hand.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in managing sheep breeding programs, including mating operations for 9,000 ewes
Oversee lambing operations and the rearing of young livestock
Monitor flock performance, productivity, and animal welfare
Identify livestock health, nutrition, and productivity issues and implement appropriate solutions
Supervise livestock handling activities including herding, catching, drenching, and yard work
Supervise and coordinate feedlot operations for lamb production
Develop and implement livestock feeding plans to support growth and productivity
Monitor feed quality, livestock condition, and feeding efficiency
Implement and supervise animal health and welfare programs
Implement biosecurity management practices to protect livestock health
Monitor plant health and nutrition issues affecting livestock feed
Manage and monitor water supply systems and irrigation for livestock areas
Maintain livestock yards, fencing, watering systems, and other farm infrastructure
Supervise general farm maintenance and cleaning of livestock housing and facilities

Ensure equipment used in livestock operations is properly maintained and operated

Requirements

Proven experience in sheep farming or livestock management
Strong knowledge of breeding programs, lambing, and feedlot management
Experience in animal health monitoring and husbandry practices
Ability to supervise and guide farm staff
Physically fit and capable of working in rural environments

Valid driver’s licence

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