Farm Assistant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Farm Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

Combine your love of working outdoors with your commercial livestock operations experience. Sustainably managed breeding program located in Wollongbar. Work casually & have a lifestyle that suits you.

What’s on Offer:

As a casual Farm Assistant with the Department of Primary Industries, you’ll be:

• Working across 3 sustainably managed properties in Northern NSW comprising 1000 acres in total
• Earning from $31.27 per hour plus superannuation
• Working anywhere up to 5 days per week as required
• Assisting in the operation of a fast paced frontline commercial livestock facility managing approximately 1000 head of beef cattle with a target production of 450 calves per annum
• Part of the Research Excellence team (NSW Department of Primary Industries)

What You’ll Do:

• Undertake general crop, pasture, animal and farm operations on a fast paced commercial livestock operation including:
  • Supervision of and assistance with calving and joining processes;
  • General husbandry activities such as tagging, drenching, inoculating and weighing;
  • Pasture management including mulching, sowing and fertilising;
  • General farm infrastructure maintenance including fencing, pipework and water point repair, and plant maintenance;
  • Accurate record keeping of stock, paddock, chemical and machinery usage and maintenance.

What You’ll Have:

• Hands on experience working in a commercial or farming livestock operation
• A current NSW Driver Licence
• Current AQF 3 Chemical Accreditation (or equivalent)

And if you’ve got this even better:

•  Cert III in Agriculture

What You’ll Need to Enjoy and be Good in this Role:

• A passion for livestock management and research
• Physical ability to work manually in varying environmental conditions
• A team player approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• A knack for managing multiple tasks
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• A can-do attitude
• Pride in your work

How to Apply

• Simply submit your application electronically via the online application process, attaching a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for, and we will get back in touch after the closing date.

Closing Date: 11:55pm on Sunday, 29th July, 2018

Further information:

• Bill Quince, Manager North Coast on;  [email protected] or 02 6626 1272
• You can view the full role description here.

Additional Information

• A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.
• The NSW Department of Industry is an inclusive workplace which promotes diversity and encourages flexible working arrangements.