Jarrad Norton
Montreal,QC
Summary
Dynamic farm manager and operator with extensive experience in livestock and crop management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and implementing sustainable practices. Skilled in equipment maintenance and project management, while effectively mentoring veterinary students, showcasing strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Raised on a family farm trust spanning twenty-five hundred acres in Western Australia, I have developed a deep-rooted work ethic and a genuine passion for the agricultural sector, while also expanding my capabilities in leadership, business growth, and technical disciplines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver Labourer (Part-Time)
Down Road Grazing
Albany, Western Australia
01.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy, rigid trucks to transport sand, gravel, and construction materials for various projects.
- Ensured safe driving practices and load management for optimal safety.
- Conducted regular vehicle maintenance during transport to enhance reliability.
Farm Manager & Operator
Warratah Family Trust
Albany, Western Australia
01.2005 - Current
- Manage a 2,500-acre farm hosting 5,000 ultra-fine Merino sheep and 800 cattle.
- Oversee livestock management, including breeding programs, birthing support, health protocols, and production monitoring.
- Coordinate hay production from cereal oats, barley, and ryegrass, while ensuring soil fertility and weed management.
- Execute daily maintenance tasks, including fencing repairs, welding and equipment upkeep.
- Manage stock mustering, feed budgeting, and stocking rates to optimise operational efficiency.
- Liaise and collaborate with contractors and labourers to perform essential farm tasks such as drenching, inoculations, breeding, shearing and crutching.
- Assist in mentoring veterinary science students through a 2-week accredited university placement program, guiding them through livestock handling, health checks, animal welfare, and farm biosecurity practices.
- Resolve complex issues promptly to maintain smooth farm operations and overcome challenges.
- Prepare for, attend, and participate in livestock auctions.
- Develop sustainable practices, emphasising resource management and waste reduction.
Court Security & Custodial Officer
Serco (previously AIMS)
Albany, Western Australia
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Ensured the safety of staff, visitors, and detainees through effective security services at the court facility.
- Managed high-risk areas by enforcing stringent security protocols to uphold a secure environment.
Education
Pre-Apprenticeship - Electrotechnology - 2006
TAFE
Western AustraliaCertificate II - Agriculture - 2005
TAFE
Western AustraliaSkills
- Livestock management
- Animal welfare, health protocols, and birthing support
- Breeding techniques
- Animal nutrition and feed management
- Crop production
- Soil fertility management
- Biosecurity practices and safety compliance
- Resource management
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Heavy machinery operations and truck driving
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Teamwork and communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- Business growth, financial planning and record keeping
- Computer literacy (Microsoft, truck operating systems)
Certification
- Senior First Aid Certified - Equipped to handle medical emergencies and provide first response care.
Community contribution
- Volunteer firefighter (2007 - 2025) - Active volunteer for the local fire brigade responding to emergency calls and participating in training exercises.
- Committee member at Narrikup Cricket Club (2015 - 2025) - Actively engaged member, including serving as a team Captain.
Timeline
Truck Driver Labourer (Part-Time)
Down Road Grazing
01.2022 - Current
Court Security & Custodial Officer
Serco (previously AIMS)
07.2007 - 12.2010
Farm Manager & Operator
Warratah Family Trust
01.2005 - Current
Pre-Apprenticeship - Electrotechnology - 2006
TAFE
Certificate II - Agriculture - 2005
TAFE
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