Wagyu Breeding Property Manager

About the role

Working closely with ownership, the Property Manager will be responsible for the efficient and productive management of the property, breeding herd, staff, machinery and infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced cattle professional with strong stockmanship, sound breeding knowledge, proven staff management experience and a practical, mechanically minded approach to property management.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Wagyu breeding property

• Leading, supervising, training and developing property staff

• Planning and implementing joining, breeding, calving and weaning programs

• Managing reproductive programs and pregnancy management

• Maintaining high standards of livestock husbandry, animal health and welfare

• Accurate recording of individual animal, breeding and production data

• Electronic livestock identification and data capture

• Managing staff workloads, rosters and daily priorities

• Maintaining and operating farm machinery, vehicles and equipment

• Managing fencing, water infrastructure, yards and other property assets

About you

• Proven experience managing a cattle operation

• Demonstrated experience managing, supervising and leading staff

• Strong cattle handling and stockmanship skills

• Experience working cattle on horseback and by motorbike

• Sound knowledge of breeding, reproductive management and calving

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach

• Experience operating and maintaining machinery, vehicles and farm equipment

• A sound understanding of OHS and safe work practices

• Excellent animal health and welfare standards

• Strong organisational and planning skills