Key leadership role within a progressive, high-performing livestock enterprise Lead people, operations, and strategy with a handson, valuesdriven approach. Lead with purpose and grow with pride. Is this your next big move? In the heart of Western Victorias grazing country lies a rare chance to lead one of the states progressive, people-focused livestock enterprises. At Wando Estate, great farming is driven not just by productivity, but by strong teamwork, shared values and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you thrive on purpose, people and high performance, this is a role where your impact will be felt every day. Its more than a management role, its a career-defining chance to shape an 8,000-acre grazing operation (running 1,600 Angus breeding cows and 8,500 Merino ewes) thats striving to be in the top 20% of benchmarked farms across Australia. So, if youre up for the chance to leave your mark on a modern, forward-thinking farm, Wando Estate is ready to meet you! Benefits Attractive salary package Annual performance bonus High-quality onfarm accommodation (with maintenance included) Supportive leadership with a focus on a happy and inclusive culture Ongoing training, development and career growth Work with modern systems, progressive practices and a team who takes pride and celebrates their results About the Opportunity Reporting directly to the Principal, you will lead daytoday farm operations and guide a capable, motivated team. This is a handson leadership role perfect for someone who enjoys coaching others, implementing bestpractice systems and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities Oversee all farm operations, livestock programs, grazing systems and property maintenance. Lead from the front fostering accountability, teamwork and a positive, valuesbased culture with the support of the BrowsUp Program. Champion workplace health and safety, toolbox talks, hazard control and reporting. Prepare and manage budgets, financial reports and monthly performance updates. Maintain accurate business and compliance records (with support from our bookkeeper). Drive operational standards that align with longterm productivity and sustainability goals. About You Youre a genuine, practical and confident farm leader with people skills and a passion for livestock, land care and high-performance farming. You value structure, teamwork and coaching just as much as you value good stockwork and paddock time. Qualifications 5+ years experience in a senior livestock or farm management role. Strong operational, planning and decisionmaking capability. A handson leadership approach with the ability to lead, mentor and develop a team. Sound financial understanding and confidence working with budgets. Open communication and problemsolving skills. A commitment to safety, improvement and professional standards. Good computer literacy; we use Xero (training will be provided). Tertiary qualifications (preferred but not essential). Most importantly, you care about doing excellent work, cultivating a supportive and happy work environment and contributing to a farm with a long-term, sustainable vision. Our Commitment At Wando Estate, we invest in the growth of our people. Youll be supported by a Principal who values clear communication, autonomy, and continuous improvement. Youll have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the business while being part of a workplace built on respect, integrity and high performance. Ready to lead with Purpose? If youre looking for a long-term career move within a modern, inclusive and forward-thinking farming business, wed love to hear from you. APPLY to submit your application. Successful candidates may be required to complete employment screening, including a preemployment medical. We welcome applications from anywhere in Australia and New Zealand (Hamilton, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Horsham, Mount Gambier, Wagga Wagga, Tasmania etc). #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Livestock Operations Manager