Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker

At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. In this role you will be responsible for managing beef cattle operations including breeding, nutrition, health, and staff supervision while ensuring animal welfare, biosecurity and farm efficiency.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Farm Manager in day to day operations and decision makingAssist in training and mentoring junior staffOperate and maintain modern machinery (e.g., mixer wagons, side by sides, front-end loader tractors, JCB loaders)Oversee beef cattle breeding programs and the rearing of calvesFeed livestock and monitor animal health and welfareDevelop and implement beef cattle feeding plans and identify beef cattle health and nutrition problemsPractice and promote low-stress stock handling techniquesRepair and maintain fencing and water systemsEstablish and maintain pastures and fodder crops for beef cattle production and identify plant health and nutrition problemsMaintain and improve farm infrastructureImplement biosecurity management measuresManage pasture health and rotational grazing practicesEnsure adherence to workplace safety and animal welfare standards

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:
Proven experience working with beef cattle across various production stagesWorking knowledge of sheep management (excluding breeding)Competency in operating and maintaining modern farm machineryStrong understanding of animal welfare and low-stress stock handlingExcellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environmentProblem-solving skills and the ability to work independentlyPrior experience in infrastructure maintenance and pasture managementCurrent driver’s license (machinery tickets or certifications a bonus)

WHY JOIN US?
Competitive remuneration package with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, travel insurance, Health & Fitness, Home appliances, local retailers and moreOpportunity for career progression within our global organisationSafe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance ProgramOn site canteen, free parking, staff discounts, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program