Riverina Livestock Scan and Shear is seeking an experienced Shearer to join our team in the Riverina of New South Wales. The successful applicant will be responsible for shearing sheep and related livestock in a quick-paced rural setting, with a strong focus on animal welfare, workplace safety, and production efficiency.
This is a full time position. The pay range is $90,000 - $180,000 plus superannuation.
Duties and responsibilities:
Take sheep from catching pens and hold them firmly while shearing fleece in one piece.
Select shearing combs to suit the type of sheep and wool.
Ensure wool is harvested with the least possible stress on the sheep and in accordance with strict animal welfare guidelines.
Return shorn sheep to let-out pens for counting and checking.
Shear stud animals with hand shears or special combs where required.
Clean, sharpen,
and maintain combs and cutters.
Identify sheep with specific characteristics, such as black spots, as requested by the wool classer.
Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.
Skills and experience required Demonstrated 3 years of work experience as a sheep shearer.
Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and safely in a physically demanding setting.
Sound knowledge of sheep handling and animal welfare practices
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliability, punctuality, and a robust work ethic.