Beef & Sheep Farm Hand: Mustering, Husbandry & Grazing

Devondale Family Trust; Dunkeld; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Devondale Family Trust is seeking a farm hand to manage stock across beef and sheep operations. The role involves motorbike and quad work with dogs, yard duties, and assisting with lambing and calving rounds in winter and spring.

You will perform cattle and sheep husbandry tasks including tagging, vaccinating, drenching, and aiding AI programs, while keeping accurate Mobble records and maintaining grazing plans. A family-run team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work in a farm environment.
• Reliability, initiative, and care for gear and animals are essential.
• Good communication and ability to work in a small team.
• Willingness to follow WHS rules and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Move and muster stock using motorbike, quad, and working dogs.
• Carry out yard work: drafting, weighing, and loading/unloading trucks.
• Perform cattle and sheep husbandry tasks including tagging, vaccinating, drenching, and AI support.
• Keep accurate records in Mobble and report issues early.
• Assist lambing and calving rounds in winter/spring; herd monitoring.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Initiative

Taking direction well

Tools

Mobble

HR truck licence

PPE handling

Job description

Devondale Family Trust is seeking a farm hand to manage stock across beef and sheep operations. The role involves motorbike and quad work with dogs, yard duties, and assisting with lambing and calving rounds in winter and spring.

You will perform cattle and sheep husbandry tasks including tagging, vaccinating, drenching, and aiding AI programs, while keeping accurate Mobble records and maintaining grazing plans. A family-run team environment awaits.