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 NSW, 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)
- Chem Cert – 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
