Livestock Coordinator

Western Sydney University; Richmond; Sur place; AUD 87 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff discounts

EAP program

Onsite childcare

Novated vehicle leasing

Résumé du poste

Western Sydney University is seeking a Livestock Co-ordinator for the Hawkesbury Farm at the Richmond campus. This full-time, ongoing role supports teaching and research through livestock management, pasture planning and regenerative farming practices.

You will coordinate husbandry activities, maintain farm infrastructure and records, and work with staff, veterinarians, and contractors to ensure animal welfare and biosecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in agriculture or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated cattle grazing, animal husbandry, pasture and cropping management.
• Experience applying animal welfare and regenerative agriculture practices.
• Ability to operate farm plant, equipment and infrastructure safely with relevant licences or training.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, chemical management, recycled water, WHS and livestock production assurance requirements.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate livestock husbandry and welfare activities (feeding, joining, mustering, vaccination, etc.).
• Plan grazing, pasture and cropping programs using regenerative principles.
• Operate and maintain irrigation, stock-water systems, fencing and farm infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate livestock and chemical records using approved systems (AgriWeb, ServiceNow).
• Provide practical advice on livestock sales, budgeting, infrastructure maintenance and biosecurity.

Connaissances

Livestock management

Pasture management

Record keeping

Biosecurity

Irrigation systems

Farm equipment

Formation

Agriculture qualification

Outils

AgriWeb

ServiceNow

Description du poste

• Compensation: ARS 87,065 - ARS 98,462 - yearly

Job Description

• Full-time, Ongoing position
• Based at Western’s Hawkesbury (Richmond) campus
• Salary: HEW Level 5 $87,065 – $98,462 p.a., plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Manage livestock, pasture and farm operations that support animal welfare, sustainability, teaching and research.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Livestock Co-ordinator to work within Environmental Sustainability team, supporting safe, compliant and productive operations at Hawkesbury Farm.
You will coordinate livestock husbandry and welfare activities, including feeding, breeding, joining, mustering, vaccination, drenching and animal monitoring. You will plan grazing, pasture and cropping activities using regenerative agriculture principles to support animal health, productive operations and sustainable land use.
You will operate and maintain irrigation, stock-water systems, fencing, farm infrastructure, plant and equipment. You will maintain accurate livestock, chemical, medication and paddock-rotation records using approved systems, including AgriWeb and ServiceNow.
Working with academic and professional staff, veterinarians, contractors, suppliers and industry bodies, you will coordinate farm support for teaching, research, living labs and external users. You will also contribute practical advice to livestock sales and purchasing, farm budgets, infrastructure maintenance, risk assessments, standard operating procedures and biosecurity documentation
What Success Looks Like:
Success in this role will be demonstrated through safe, reliable and sustainable farm operations that support the University’s operational, teaching and research priorities. This includes:

• Maintaining high standards of animal husbandry, welfare and operational continuity.
• Delivering effective feeding, joining, grazing, pasture and cropping programs.
• Maintaining safe and serviceable farm infrastructure, plant and equipment.
• Meeting animal welfare, biosecurity, chemical, recycled-water and safety requirements.
• Keeping accurate and auditable livestock, compliance and operational records.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
The successful candidate will bring practical agricultural expertise, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing livestock, land and operational priorities. You will bring:

• Qualifications in agriculture, livestock production or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cattle grazing, animal husbandry, pasture and cropping management.
• Experience applying animal welfare and regenerative agriculture practices.
• The ability to operate and maintain farm plant, equipment and infrastructure safely, supported by relevant licences or training.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, chemical management, recycled water, work health and safety, and livestock production assurance requirements.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday, 25th October 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy . We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail] .
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
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