Livestock Hand - Kooba Station

Australian Food and Fibre; Whitton; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Food & Fibre is seeking a reliable Livestock Hand to join Kooba Station, NSW. You will assist with day-to-day livestock operations, animal husbandry, and stock movements in an outdoor setting.

Reporting to the Livestock Manager, this hands-on role requires teamwork, basic mechanical aptitude and a strong commitment to safety while operating tractors and farm equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors and perform physical tasks.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine animal husbandry and livestock care.
• Support stock movements, including mustering and drafting.
• Operate farm vehicles and machinery, including tractors.
• Carry out basic servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with fencing, water points and general property upkeep.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Teamwork

Basic mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Tractors

Farm vehicles

Job description

Built in regional Australia and driven by improvement, Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) is Australia’s largest cotton producer and a leading agricultural business, producing, processing and marketing premium cotton, grain, legumes, oilseeds and livestock across New South Wales. As part of the AFF team, you will play a vital role in the future of Australian agriculture.

Job Description

About the Role

AFF is seeking a reliable and motivated Livestock Hand to join our team at Kooba Station, NSW.

Reporting to the Livestock Manager, you will assist with the day-to-day livestock operations, including animal husbandry, stock movements and general property maintenance. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and is willing to get involved in a variety of tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with routine animal husbandry and livestock care.
• Supporting stock movements, including mustering, drafting and loading.
• Operating farm vehicles and machinery, including side-by-sides and tractors.
• Carrying out basic servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with fencing, water points and general property maintenance.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A practical, hands-on approach and basic mechanical aptitude.
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team.
• A willingness to work outdoors and undertake a variety of physical tasks.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication skills and a reliable attitude.

Previous experience working with livestock or operating farm machinery will be highly regarded