Beef Cattle Farmer
Core
Full-time beef cattle farmer responsible for overseeing breeding, production, herd health, and daily farm operations across rural properties.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC beef cattle farmer
Builds
Beef cattle herd productivity and sustainable farm operations
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Beef cattle breeding and husbandry, herd health and welfare management, grazing and feeding program planning, livestock water supply management, agricultural machinery operation, biosecurity implementation, recordkeeping, independent decision-making
Preferred skills
Training in livestock handling, agricultural machinery, chemical safety, and animal welfare
Technologies
Farm machinery, water infrastructure systems, livestock identification tools
Responsibilities
Plan mating, calving, weaning, and herd movements; inspect cattle for health issues and arrange veterinary care; assess pasture availability and organize grazing rotations; operate farm machinery and coordinate maintenance; maintain production and expenditure records; manage livestock sales and transport.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC