George Knobloch

Key Responsibilities:

• Participated in savanna burning and bushfire suppression operations as part of a carbon abatement and sustainable land management program.
• Supported prescribed burning activities in collaboration with conservation and research partners.
• Assisted with feral animal and weed control to protect biodiversity across over 610,000 hectares of rangeland.
• Maintained station infrastructure, equipment, vehicles, and camp facilities to operational standards.
• Conducted daily station duties including upkeep of gardens, buildings, and general property assets.
• Ensured compliance with safety procedures and environmental management practices.
• Operated 4WD vehicles, and participated in remote fieldwork including travel by helicopter or light aircraft.

• Assisted Operations, Overseer and Farm Manager in daily business operations.
• Assisted Strategy and Finance manager in business operations including the production of budgets and reports; analysis of business performance and managing internal and external relationships.
• Mustered, monitored, fed, and handled livestock; administered basic treatments and performed humane euthanasia when required.
• Supported livestock management during key events such as shearing, crutching, lamb and calf marking.
• Monitored animal health and welfare, ensuring consistent access to feed and water.
• Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment for tilling, planting, spraying, and pasture establishment.
• Conducted paddock inspections to assess crop quality and weather-related impacts.
• Carried out general property maintenance including fences, vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Assisted with capital development and land improvement projects.
• Recorded production and environmental data using management systems (AgriWebb, Safe Ag Systems).
• Supported the Conservation team in implementing land management and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Maintained professional relationships with internal staff, contractors, and key stakeholders (stock agents, vets, suppliers).
• Complied with Occupational Health & Safety policies and safe manual handling practices; ensured correct use and storage of machinery, tools, and chemicals.

Part-time & holidays during studies / Full-time since graduating.

• Safely and efficiently rig steel frames for marquees.
• Load, transport and unload materials and equipment to installation sites.
• Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements within deadlines.
• Operate forklift and safely drive commercial vehicles including flatbed and lorry trucks.