Emma Grace

I currently assist in managing my husband's farm contracting business, which specialises in crutching, bunging, lamb marking, mulesing, weaning, and general agricultural tasks. My role includes overseeing daily operations, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently and to a high standard, and keeping detailed records of all work, including job specifics, materials used, and timelines. I also help with the business's accounting, managing invoicing, expenses, and financial records to ensure accuracy and profitability. Alongside these administrative and financial duties, I am actively involved in the physical aspects of the work, operating machinery, assisting with livestock handling, and performing various farm tasks. This position requires a balance of organisational skills, financial oversight, and hands-on involvement to ensure the smooth running of the business.

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• I have received hands-on training from two experienced farmers, focusing on land management and sheep husbandry. This included developing skills in fencing, sheep care, and feeding, with particular attention to flock health and wellbeing. I also gained experience in land regeneration, including burr chipping and operating machinery for tasks like slashing and harrowing. I learned various paddock preparation methods, such as timber clearing and controlled burning, to improve soil health and support pasture growth. My training also covered key aspects of sheep husbandry, including breeding, lambing, and weaning. In addition, I was trained in general farm maintenance tasks, such as gardening, to support the overall health of the land. This experience has given me a strong foundation in sustainable land management practices and efficient sheep husbandry, focusing on both productivity and environmental care.

• Responsibilities included sheep care, feeding, paddock monitoring and movement, machinery operation, and preparing paddocks for sowing, such as timber clearing and burning. Additional duties involved organising for contractors during lamb marking or shearing, and assisting with harvest tasks like unloading and loading silos, trucks, and bulk bags. Employment ended due to having twins, but casual work continued thereafter.

• Responsibilities included spot spraying, sheep care, burr chipping, and rock picking, demonstrating expertise in agricultural tasks. Additionally, worked as a bartender at the Wombat Hotel, excelling in high-pressure situations, maintaining responsibility for operations, ensuring security, and building strong rapport with patrons. This role highlighted exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive under demanding conditions.