Farm Manager

• Sheep + cropping 
  
• 100k-120k
• 4 bed family home on farm

Meridian Agriculture is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to take on a long-term leadership role with a progressive 6,500ha mixed enterprise located in Mathoura, between Echuca and Deniliquin.

This third-generation, family-owned property has a proud history and strong reputation for producing premium wool and prime lambs. The sheep enterprise runs 5,000 self-replacing Merino and White Suffolk sheep and includes a well-regarded Merino stud, supported by mixed cropping operations. Working within a supportive, hands-on ownership structure, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the farm’s future while enjoying a stable, family-friendly work environment.

The Role
You will lead the livestock program while overseeing all areas of the operation. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all sheep activities: lambing, marking, weaning, drenching, shearing and animal husbandry
• Managing and further developing the Merino stud program
• Developing and implementing flock health, nutrition and breeding programs
• Managing water infrastructure, fencing and pasture improvements
• Overseeing cropping operations in conjunction with owners and contractors
• Maintaining budgets, records and compliance
• Supervising and supporting staff and contractors

About You
We’re seeking a highly capable and hands-on manager with:

• Proven senior-level experience in sheep enterprise management (stud experience highly regarded)
• Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture or a related field (preferred)
• Chemical Accreditation Certificate (ChemCert) – essential
• HR licence – desirable
• Firearms licence – desirable
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent planning and prioritisation ability
• Sound knowledge of pasture management, livestock production and farm business operations
• Practical skills in fencing, water infrastructure and machinery operation
• A proactive and positive approach

Salary & Benefits

• $100,000 – $120,000 plus super and additional benefits
• Four-bedroom family home on the property
• Long-term opportunity to grow with the business

Apply Now
Email your up to date CV and cover letter to jobs@meridianrecruitment.com.au
Call Rosalie Ferdinands on 03 5341 6100 for a confidential discussion