Senior Stationhand: Cattle Herding & Farm Ops (On-site Housing)

Hancock Agriculture; Ashford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on-site

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team

Job summary

Hancock Agriculture in Jindabyne (Ashford, NSW) is seeking an experienced Senior Stationhand/Farmhand to manage day-to-day property operations with a hands-on approach. You will work independently and in teams, focusing on cattle handling, mustering, and paddock maintenance.

You will operate and maintain vehicles and machinery, assist with land and environmental management, and contribute to safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in cattle handling and processing using calm, safe methods.
• Proficient horsemanship and motorbike riding.
• Strong fencing, water, and maintenance skills.
• Operate and maintain various farm vehicles and machinery.
• Commitment to safe work practices and animal welfare.
• Good communication and record-keeping abilities.
• Holder of a current Class C driver’s licence.
• Genuine passion for agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Mustering cattle using side-by-side UTVs, dogs, and horses.
• Attend to cattle husbandry and processing tasks.
• General property maintenance and repairs including fencing and welding.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and farming machinery.
• Assist with land and environmental management practices.
• Ongoing training provided.

Skills

Cattle handling

Horsemanship

Fencing & maintenance

Machinery operation

Safety & welfare

Record keeping

Class C driving

Agriculture passion

Tools

Vehicles & machinery

Job description

Hancock Agriculture in Jindabyne (Ashford, NSW) is seeking an experienced Senior Stationhand/Farmhand to manage day-to-day property operations with a hands-on approach. You will work independently and in teams, focusing on cattle handling, mustering, and paddock maintenance.

You will operate and maintain vehicles and machinery, assist with land and environmental management, and contribute to safe work practices.