Jennifer Ann Simmonds

• Own and manage Maryland's S Droughtmaster Stud; and oversee operations of Maryland's Droughtmaster Stud.
• Annually, prepare and exhibit cattle at Droughtmaster Australia Farmfest site to advocate and converse breed attributes.
• Perform duties as rural contractor and offer consultancy services to grazing landholders.
• Facilitated European Union and PCAS accreditation for landholders.
• Secured funding through grant proposals for exclusion fencing projects in western Qld.
• Engaged to perform grazing land condition assessments for mining companies to monitor and evaluate activity impacts on grazing lands.
• Procured fencing equipment to support operational needs effectively.
• Buffel seed procurement and sales

• Promoted carbon farming benefits to landholders in western New South Wales and Queensland.
• Sourced new clients while managing existing client projects, including monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborated with beef industry stakeholders to identify pathways for achieving carbon neutrality.
• Sourced and managed Beef Herd Method Projects

• Fencing contractors - Constructed diverse livestock fencing solutions for various agricultural needs.
• Sourced and successfully articulated grants for 10 landholders aligning with standards of Fitzroy Basin Association for NRM Consulting Reef Rescue project throughout 2010 to 2013.
• Participated in promotional campaigns to drive sales of new products or services.

• Engaged to design and execute agricultural suitability framework for Maranoa Balonne Grain & Graze project.
• Conducted consultations with agricultural scientists and farmers to address land use challenges.
• Researched soil and water data to identify constraints affecting land use.
• Compiled limitations for crops and pastures to inform land management decisions.
• Matched land use with land suitability, generating detailed maps for stakeholders.
• Promoted frameworks to landholders and agricultural professionals to enhance sustainable practices.

Served in a highly demanding and dynamic role within one of Australia’s largest cattle companies.

• Developed annual AAco Environment Business Plan to guide strategic initiatives.
• Compiled property development plans, budgets, and monitoring mechanisms for 24 stations and 2 feedlots to foster continuous improvements in natural resources, alongside livestock productivity enhancement.
• Facilitated proactive community engagement on natural resource management issues.
• Compiled annual Sustainability Report for company shareholders, reporting to company board.
• Instigated and implemented GIS solutions for all stations to enhance data tracking.
• Guided land managers on legislative requirements for compliance.
• Collaborated with government departments, regional NRM boards, and conservation groups on research and development.
• Authored funding submissions to secure financial support for projects.
• Economic evaluations of change in management options.
• Delivered training presentations within AAco, contributing to industry knowledge sharing.

• Facilitated group action planning for sustainable management of natural resources.
• Coordinated community consultations to inform stakeholders on resource management issues.
• Organized workshops, field days, and seminars to promote awareness and education.
• Managed community project applications to secure funding for resource initiatives.
• Developed educational programs in schools and public awareness activities.
• Conducted media consultations to enhance visibility of resource management efforts.
• Budgeted and managed daily finances and activities related to projects.

• Executed extensive mustering operations on horseback and motorbike.
• Conducted artificial breeding of cattle using artificial insemination and embryo transfer techniques.
• Managed comprehensive equine and bovine husbandry, focusing on health, nutrition, and reproduction.
• Coordinated a hormone growth promotant comparison trial in breeder heifers.
• Performed general maintenance tasks including fencing, weed spraying, and bore running.
• Operated tractors for various agricultural activities.