Silverdale Farm
Opportunity for dynamic couple to work at Silverdale Thoroughbred Farm in the New South Wales Southern Highlands
Silverdale Farm is a world-class thoroughbred broodmare and spelling farm located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and set on 230 acres of beautiful, lush pastures. We proudly work towards breeding and raising successful racehorses. We have an experienced and passionate team of staff who are dedicated to producing the most successful racehorses and we strive to be an employer of choice.
Silverdale Farm has quickly established an enviable reputation with outstanding results on the track through breeding Golden Slipper Winner and Champion 2-Year-Old Fireburn (Rebel Dane) in our first crop and topping Magic Millions sales on averages in our second year. This year we were third on averages across all sales Australia-wide, an achievement we are very proud of.
We have an amazing opportunity for a dynamic couple who will work as a team living on farm in a beautiful, newly purpose-built four-bedroom cottage with an extensive modern kitchen, walk-in robe and ensuite which will make a wonderful family home, all located in a beautiful private setting with landscaped gardens. There is lots of storage and garage space and only a 20-minute drive from the bustling town of Bowral with great retail facilities, amenities and a choice of highly reputable schools in the area, and it’s an easy 1.5 hour commute to the Sydney suburbs. You will also be closely located to all medical services including Bowral Hospital and specialist services. This role is for a couple who thoroughly enjoy farm life.
Why join Silverdale Farm?
• Breeders of Golden Slipper Winner and Champion 2YO - Fireburn
• Top average at Magic Millions in 2nd year
• Sales up to $1.35 million
• Positive and supportive work culture
• Great staff amenities including tennis court, onsite gym with a rock-climbing wall, meal rooms and more
• Rewarding salary, conditions and benefits
This role suits a couple with any combination of skills in breeding, farming, gardening, horse person and/or administration work. Your prior experience will give you a thorough understanding of all the nuances and expectations that accompany these types of roles of working on a farm.
Ideally, your background will see you having worked on rural properties, but especially with horse breeding experience. Safety for the horse and handler will be at the forefront of everything you do as well as ensuring the highest standards of animal health and welfare.
It is not necessary for both parties to have experience in all of the above, however, it is essential that one partner can cover horse care whilst the other can cover off either farming/truck driving, gardening or stud administration.
These roles require pragmatic people who have the energy, flexibility, adaptability and are highly organised. Both must be very well-planned and bring a can-do attitude. Working individually and as a team is paramount to the success of this opportunity. A couple who can create and sustain working cultures of excellence both internally and externally on farm will hold you in great stead. You are capable when required, most importantly you are down to earth and enthusiastic with high levels of initiative and integrity.
You will be passionate about what you do, organised and engaging in your approach with a refined eye for detail.
This is a unique opportunity to grow with the company and build a fulfilling career in the thoroughbred breeding industry.
To express your interest in this great opportunity and discuss the roles in more detail, please contact us and jobs@silverdalefarm.com.au.
Job specification and essential skills:
Horse skills
• Handing of horses
• Management of Broodmares (vetting procedures)
• Foaling
• Foal handing and education
• Yearling sales preparation
• Feeding
Farm administration
• Administration skills highly advantageous to assist with daily administration
• Assist during events on farm
• Greeting visitors
• Support with our Intern Education Programs
• Horse registration
• Sale company nominations
Farm maintenance
• Pasture management
• Weed control
• Checking and repairing fences
• Garden and building maintenance (basic plumbing skills desirable)
• Slashing and other general farm jobs
• Operate and maintain plant machinery
• Truck driving experience HR licence
• Loading and unloading horses
Gardening
• Gardening and grounds work such as mowing, gardening, weeding and basic service and maintenance of mowers
• Spot spraying (noxious weed control and fences – training and PPE provided)
• A full clean unrestricted driver’s licence is required
Desirable skills
• Personal skills you bring to the role will be valued within the business
• Good communication and teamwork are essential with initiative to complete operational tasks that contribute to the team
• Ensure OHS policies and procedures are strictly followed and adhering to company policies and safe work procedures
• You must be neat and organised with attention to detail and good time management
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in the management and handling of livestock
• Willingness to learn new systems of work
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions from management and peers and work as a valuable team member
