Experienced Livestock Hand | Holbrook | NSW

Geddes Pastoral is seeking an experienced Livestock Hand to join our established team near Holbrook in southern NSW.

This is a hands-on livestock position focused primarily on sheep work. You could be working in the drenching race one day, mustering sheep on a motorbike the next, or repairing and building fences across the property.

We are looking for someone with genuine livestock experience who understands sheep handling, animal welfare and the day-to-day requirements of a large mixed farming operation.

Couples are welcome to apply, and comfortable housing is provided.

We are a respected, family run, mixed farming business located near Holbrook in southern NSW. We specialise in high rainfall sheep and cropping systems with cattle trading as a seasonal opportunity. We run 14000 plus merino and composite ewes, crop 800ha and can trade large numbers of cattle annually depending on the season. Our aim is to run a profitable progressive business that balances production, animal welfare, sustainable land management, innovation and the happiness and career development of our staff.

Holbrook is a vibrant rural town in Southern NSW. It has a strong sporting community including football, netball, tennis, cricket and polocrosse/campdrafting clubs and a large gym facility. There are many active community groups. It is well serviced with a local supermarket, doctors, hospital, great cafes and an award winning Pub. Schooling includes 2 primary schools and access to multiple senior school options. Holbrook is within 50 min of Albury and Wagga.

The position includes, but is not limited to:

• Mustering and moving sheep using motorbikes and four-wheelers

• Working in sheep yards and handling facilities

• Drenching, drafting, marking and general animal husbandry

• Monitoring livestock health and welfare

• Assisting with lambing and other seasonal livestock activities

• Loading and unloading livestock

• Building, repairing and maintaining fences

• Checking and maintaining stock water infrastructure

• General property maintenance and repairs

• Assisting with cattle work when required

• Supporting other areas of the mixed farming operation as needed

No horse work is involved in this position.

The successful applicant will have:

• Previous practical experience working with sheep and livestock

• Confidence handling livestock safely and calmly

• Experience mustering with motorbikes or four-wheelers

• Sound knowledge of livestock husbandry and animal welfare

• Fencing and general property maintenance skills

• A current driver’s licence

• A reliable, safety-conscious and practical attitude

• The ability to work independently and as part of an established team

• Good communication skills and a willingness to contribute across the operation

This is an experienced position. Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant livestock handling and property experience.

• Permanent position with an established and respected family-run operation

• Comfortable house provided

• Couples are welcome to apply

• Work within an established team of six

• Varied, hands-on livestock role

• Opportunity to work within a progressive sheep and mixed farming enterprise

• Supportive workplace focused on staff development and wellbeing

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

• Located close to the regional centres of Albury and Wagga Wagga

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PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas jobseekers.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.