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Livestock Overseer | Kurrajong Park | NSW

Full time Managers

Job Description

Paspaley Pastoral Company are seeking a Livestock Overseer (sheep and cattle) to join our team at Kurrajong Park near Coolah NSW.

Property Type

Farm (Mixed)

Property Description

Paspaley Pastoral's Kurrajong Park consolidates approximately 18,000 hectares of prime agricultural land on the southern edge of the Liverpool Plains Region of NSW. The farm operations include beef and sheep production as well as winter and summer dryland cropping. Our workplace is diverse, offering opportunities for career advancement within a well-respected Australian Agricultural Company. The property provides many breathtaking views, a community atmosphere within the property and the Coolah district.

Start Date

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Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • To assist in all livestock husbandry including drenching, mustering, crutching, lamb marking, calf marking, feeding and all other cattle and sheep handling procedures

  • To supervise other members of staff to ensure OH&S work practices are followed and animals are treated humanely

  • Maintain accurate records on husbandry and stock numbers utilising farm management software including Agriwebb an Gallegher Animal Performance Software

  • Assist the livestock manager in planning weekly operations factoring in forecast weather events & livestock tasks

  • Maintain your own team of capable working dogs

  • General farm maintenance to plant property and equipment

  • Other duties as directed

Job Requirements

  • 4-5 years’ experience in a stockperson’s or livestock overseer’s role

  • You will have strong observation and communication skills

  • Your own team of capable working dogs

  • A positive attitude with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a team

  • HR drivers licence preferred but not essential

Job Benefits

  • An attractive renumeration package including base salary, superannuation, meat, utilities and on farm accommodation for the right applicant

  • Opportunity for career development

  • Ongoing training and development, both on the job and from external providers

  • A supportive workplace and on farm community atmosphere.

Application Details

Applicants please submit a cover letter, resume and 2 or more references and submit via the APPLY NOW button below.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • These are permanent positions and NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.

  • Applicants without the required skills and experience listed in the ad may not be considered.

  • We cannot stress enough how important it is to spend some time on putting a cover letter together explaining your suitability to the role - in addition to your resume!

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Paspaley Pastoral
About Paspaley Pastoral

As with pearling, Paspaley’s agricultural endeavours are characterised by a quest for optimising efficiencies while never compromising quality. Respect for the environment and responsible management of precious natural resources are fundamental to our philosophy and farming practices.

Our rural holdings span diverse climates and terrains and involve a wide range of activities including mixed cropping, wine grapes, prime lambs, cattle, merino wool, and the operation of one of the oldest Poll Hereford studs in Australia.

Our properties include Bunnamagoo, Kurrajong Park, Thornthwaite Property, Eurunderee, Melaleuca Station and Dry River Station.

The Paspaley head office is in Darwin, with operations across Australia and internationally in Hong Kong and Japan. Paspaley Group currently employs over 1200 people, with over 600 in pearling alone.

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