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Stockwork undertaken with horses and dogs - own team is ideal. Room for career progression for the right long-term applicant. Productive and picturesque Upper Hunter location. We are searching for an enthusiastic, fit, energetic, and experienced Overseer/Assistant Manager to help run the day-to-day operations on this scenic property near Merriwa, allowing the owner time to focus on other parts of the business. The Employer Our clients are a family-owned and operated mixed farming business with properties near Merriwa and Bundarra. This role is based at "Tullatula" (Aboriginal for Echidna), situated 15 kilometres Northeast of Merriwa, in the productive and picturesque Upper Hunter area of NSW. Covering some 3,900 Ha, currently carrying 2,000 Merino ewes for wool production and 600 Shorthorn breeding cows, with 250 Ha assigned for fodder crop production, finishing livestock on farm. Our client pride themselves on being a progressive employer, striving to offer a family-friendly, fun, professional and welcoming environment. The farming infrastructure is of excellent, modern quality, well-maintained, with a recently built Woolshed, Proway Sheep yards, Prattley Autodraft, and a weigh crate using Trutest technology. The Role As the successful applicant, you will have sound knowledge of all facets of cattle and sheep/wool production, particularly Merinos, with a high level of competency mustering livestock on horseback in hilly terrain. Low-stress stock-handling skills are a necessity, and a team of working sheepdogs is essential to the success of the role. Exposure to fodder cropping and machinery operations, with a moderate level of experience, is ideal for assisting with the business''s fodder production. Reporting to the owner, you will be friendly, reliable, and trustworthy, and you will have a genuine enthusiasm for improving and expanding a family farming business that welcomes your thoughts and ideas. Furthermore, you will be responsible for managing and supervising additional staff, so strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt are valuable. Experience with Agriwebb for record-keeping and data-collection skills is also an essential part of the role. The Offer A competitive salary package will be negotiated based on your experience and skill level, and you will be accommodated in a comfortable, large 3-bedroom family home with an electricity allowance, an established garden, and school bus access at the front gate. A vehicle, inclusive of fuel, is provided for work purposes. Situated just 10 minutes away, Merriwa is a welcoming community with good old-fashioned country charm, offering both primary and secondary education. Known as the horse capital of Australia, Scone is 50 kilometres away and provides further education institutions, sporting clubs, and excellent medical facilities. The Ideal Candidate We are seeking an individual with advanced knowledge and experience with cattle and sheep, who has a mature approach to both work and life, and who is passionate about the agricultural industry and possesses the following: Effective communication skills allowing for an autonomous role Basic mechanical knowledge and use of modern machinery for tasks such as spraying, spreading and sowing are ideal, but not a necessity General farming practical skills (welding, fencing, mustering, water reticulation development, maintenance and weed control, etc.) Reliable, trustworthy and hardworking personality traits 10 years'' experience in a Mixed Farming operation A skilled horse rider capable of farrier work Ability to monitor water, stock and crop health with attention to detail Driver''s License essential, HR truck license ideal Chemical User certificate Working sheep dogs essential The ability to pregnancy test cattle would be advantageous Register your interest If you feel that you''re the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you''re the right fit. For further information, please call Annie on 0499 370 136 or email