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BADGINGARRA

FARM & FEEDLOT HAND

WA

CENTRAL STOCKCARE

Central Stockcare Pty Ltd is a vertically integrated producer and supplier of beef to domestic and international markets. We are a family owned and operated cattle company that functions over a 196,000Ha cattle station in the Upper Gascoyne of WA, as well as backgrounding properties and feedlot in Badgingarra - Midwest region of Western Australia.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Generous remuneration package

Start:

Hiring Now

Expires:

Until Position Filled

Job Description:

We have an opportunity for a motivated, reliable, and dedicated individual to join our team as a farm and feedlot hand at our Midwest Backgrounding / farming / feedlot operation, which is located in Badgingarra, WA,  230kms north of Perth, 1 hour to a major regional town and beaches.


The Farm / Feedlot Hand will be required to support the Livestock, Feeding and Operations teams in all aspects of the hands on, day-to-day running of the farm and associated feedlot. ‘Sendem Downs’ is a neat property with comfortable workers accommodation, excellent infrastructure including a feedlot that operates year-round in conjunction with a backgrounding and breeding operation. Four centre pivot irrigators have recently been installed for irrigated pasture to minimise the impact of drought.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Record keeping

  • Receival of feed commodities.

  • Ensuring clean water troughs are always maintained.

  • Receiving, processing and dispatch of cattle to and from the feedlot.

  • Scanning, drafting cattle to market specifications and weighing of livestock. NLIS reading and weighing using modern equipment.

  • All aspects of livestock husbandry and welfare including handling and veterinary treatments.

  • Welfare checks for the identification and diagnosis of illnesses with efficient communication to the Farm Manager.

  • Feed mixing & delivery.

  • Cleaning feed bunks.

  • General farming duties, with modern machinery, loader, telehandler, modern feed mixer and mill.

  • Pasture renovation, fencing, welding, water and general property maintenance, irrigation, and general farm / feedlot duties.

  • Ensure that livestock handling facilities are kept in a clean and tidy state.

Job Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in an intensive livestock handling operation preferred.

  • Basic computer skills.

  • Good communication skills.

  • C class license minimum.

  • Machinery experience preferred but not essential.

  • Available to work rostered weekends with flexibility with working hours during busy periods.

  • A demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a small team environment.

  • Initiative, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Job Benefits:

  • Generous salary package, including recently renovated air-conditioned Accommodation, school bus and mail service to front gate, along with work utility, phone, email etc.

  • Friendly family work environment, well maintained and tidy facilities, pride in your workplace. 

  • Roster will be 10 days on and 4 days off.


To apply in confidence, please email your resume outlining your skills and qualifications to Dean Ryan, Director dean@centralstockcare.com or call 0418 888 814.


This position is not suitable for working holiday visa holders. It is a long-term position.

REF | CSC | 20240730 | RP 20241105

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