Livestock Manager - Sheep

Livestock Manager – Sheep | Campbell Town, Tasmania

Bicton is a 3,000 hectare, 12,000 DSE progressive sheep farming enterprise focused on profitable, high-quality lamb and wool production.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Livestock Manager (Sheep) to take a leading role in the day-to-day management of our 6,000 Merino breeding ewes plus followers. Bicton finishes 4,500 lambs annually in conjunction with the irrigated cropping program of cereals, poppies, and potatoes.

Our property combines modern farming practices with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, pasture management, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in sheep production who takes pride in their work, enjoys responsibility, and wants autonomy in their role.

This could also suit a graduate with an agricultural tertiary education that has firsthand practical experience in sheep production who is looking to be fast tracked into a management role.

The property benefits from sweeping vista views of Millers Bluff, part of the Western Tiers. This flexible role offers a fantastic lifestyle, with outstanding recreational opportunities in every direction. Whether it is hunting, fishing, camping, surfing, or sport, you will have easy access to it all within a short drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of sheep management including contract shearing, lambing, contract lamb marking, weaning, and animal health programs.
• Monitor livestock condition, performance, and welfare.
• Coordinate and conduct supplementary feeding, drenching, vaccinations, and treatments.
• Pasture and grazing management to optimise production.
• Operate farm machinery including tractors and equipment as required.
• Fencing, water systems, and general farm maintenance.
• Record keeping and contributing to farm planning and decision-making.
• Assist with seasonal workload and broader farm operations.
• Collaborate with owner to manage day to day tasks of the farm hand, stepping up to lead the farm, in the owner’s absence.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrates strong stockmanship, with experience in sheep livestock management.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Committed to a safe working environment & animal welfare.
• Effective communication skills and record keeping
• Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery.
• Understanding of pasture management and grazing systems
• Trained working dogs.
• Current Australian driver’s licence

What is on Offer?

• Full-time position with competitive remuneration (aligned with experience)
• 3 Bedroom House available
• Opportunity to take ownership of livestock operations.
• Work within a progressive and supportive farming business.
• Ongoing training & development, with the opportunity to implement innovative ideas.
• Relocation assistance available

For more information, please contact

George Gatenby

admin@bicton.org

0409 196 492