The Team

The People That Keep Wilmot Running Smoothly

We are a small but diverse team; each party passionate about his/her role every day. From the owner through to the people on the ground we are wholeheartedly engaged in achieving the long term goals of the business. We are committed to the ecological improvement of our land, coupled with cattle and beef production to return a long term business profit.

At the core of our team is a commitment to the continuous professional development of our staff through providing regular learning opportunities both internally and externally. All our staff are graduates of the RCS Grazing For-Profit school and Low-Stress Stockhandling School.

Stuart Austin & Trisha Cowley

Wilmot Managers

Stu & Trish came to Wilmot in 2016 after diverse careers working in agriculture in northern Australia and abroad. Both have worked extensively in northern Australia in management, extension, and contracting roles.

With a long-held passion for holistic management and regenerative agriculture, Wilmot has given them the opportunity to deploy their existing skills, whilst continuing to build their knowledge on the ground and through external learning. Stu & Trish are currently engaged in the RCS Executive Link program.

While Stu manages the day to day operations and business development at Wilmot, Trish’s contribution to the team is through data analysis and benchmarking, in addition to her role managing the support team for Maia Grazing.

Stu & Trish have a young son, Harry, and another child on the way in 2019, and love spending time exploring every corner of Wilmot – Sunday picnic lunches at a waterfall are a common occurrence!

Stu & Trish are supported by an Overseer and Stationhand, an Administration Assistant and a Casual Stationhand.

Grant & Tanya Wickham

Woodburn Managers

Grant and Tanya along with their two children Jessica and Ben started with Wilmot Cattle Co when Woodburn was purchased in 2011. Both Grant and Tanya come from rural backgrounds on the
Mid North Coast. Grant has worked in the North West Slopes and Plains region in a managerial role bringing over 25 years experience to the team. Grant is assisted by senior stationhand Bernie McMaugh.