Farm Hand - Beef Cattle

3WG Pastoral Pty Ltd; Mandurama; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Based at one of our properties approximately 30 minutes from Orange, this permanent part-time position offers variety across livestock, machinery and general property operations. Reporting to the Owners and Farm Managers, you will be a valued member of the team and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the property.

We are a family-owned beef cattle enterprise with properties across Central and Northwestern NSW.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3–5 years' experience in a hands-on livestock or agricultural role.
• Strong livestock handling skills and a genuine passion for agriculture.
• Experience operating farm machinery safely and efficiently.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and welding skills.
• Good communication, observation and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude, good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• A current driver's licence and full Australian working rights.
• HR, HC or MC licence would be highly regarded; training provided if not held.

Responsibilities

• Animal husbandry, stock movements, yard work, feeding and animal health programs.
• Monitoring livestock performance and maintaining livestock records.
• Fencing, water infrastructure and general property maintenance.
• Weed control and chemical spraying.
• Operating tractors and farm machinery for sowing, spreading, spraying, tillage and cattle feeding.
• Minor mechanical repairs and routine equipment maintenance.
• Contributing to safe and efficient farm operations.

Skills

Livestock handling

Farm machinery operation

Welding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Based at one of our properties approximately 30 minutes from Orange, this is a permanent part-time position offering plenty of variety across livestock, machinery and general property operations. Reporting to the Owners and Farm Managers, you will be a valued member of the team and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the property.

Key responsibilities

• Animal husbandry, stock movements, yard work, feeding and animal health programs
• Monitoring livestock performance and maintaining livestock records
• Fencing, water infrastructure and general property maintenance
• Weed control and chemical spraying
• Operating tractors and farm machinery for sowing, spreading, spraying, tillage and cattle feeding
• Minor mechanical repairs and routine equipment maintenance
• Contributing to safe and efficient farm operations

About you

• Ideally 3-5 years' experience in a hands-on livestock or agricultural role
• Strong livestock handling skills and a genuine passion for agriculture
• Experience operating farm machinery safely and efficiently
• Basic mechanical knowledge and welding skills
• Good communication, observation and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive attitude, good attention to detail and willingness to learn
• A current driver's licence and full Australian working rights
• Low-stress stock-handling training and chemical user accreditation are required. If you don't already hold these qualifications, training will be provided as part of the role
• An HR, HC or MC licence would be highly regarded, as would experience in truck driving, earthmoving and broadacre cropping

About us

We are a family-owned and operated beef cattle enterprise with properties across Central and Northwestern NSW. Our operation includes a self-replacing Black Angus breeding herd of approximately 2,500 cows, with progeny grown to feedlot specifications alongside cattle trading. Our livestock operations are supported by forage cropping and pasture improvement programs, as well as a small Angus stud producing bulls for our commercial breeding herd. We are committed to operating a productive and safe agricultural business while providing our people with opportunities to develop and build long-term careers within the industry.

• Permanent, part-time employment with a well-established farming business
• Monday to Friday hours, generally 8.00am - 5.00pm, with additional hours occasionally required during busy or time-critical periods
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Support for relevant training, education and qualifications
• Flexibility where practical and an emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• A professional, respectful and safety-focused workplace
• Remuneration based on successful applicants relative experience