The successful applicant will undertake practical cattle husbandry, livestock monitoring, pasture management, machinery operation and general property-maintenance duties on a full-time, permanent basis at Green Acres Farm, a mixed farming enterprise based in Tully, Queensland.

Key responsibilities

Feed, water and regularly monitor beef cattle to maintain appropriate nutrition, health and welfare.

Conduct daily livestock inspections and promptly report signs of illness, injury, disease, poor condition or abnormal behaviour.

Muster, herd, draft, weigh, tag, load, unload and move cattle between paddocks, yards and other locations.

Assist with breeding programs, calving, care of young livestock, parasite control, vaccination and other routine animal-health activities under appropriate supervision.

Implement livestock feeding and welfare programs, including checking feed supplies, water quality, troughs, tanks and pumps.

Establish and maintain pastures and fodder crops, including undertaking weed control and pasture-improvement activities.

Prepare cattle for transport and sale to livestock markets, processors or other properties.

Operate tractors, ATVs, mowers, irrigation equipment and other agricultural machinery safely and according to operating procedures.

Inspect, repair and maintain cattle yards, fences, gates, water systems, feeding equipment and other farm infrastructure.

Maintain accurate records of livestock movements, feeding, treatments, health observations, mortalities and other farm activities.

About you

An AQF Certificate II or III in Agriculture, Animal Studies or a related field,



or an equivalent overseas qualification; or at least two years of relevant full-time experience in beef cattle farming, livestock production or animal husbandry.

Practical experience in beef cattle husbandry and safe livestock handling.

Knowledge of cattle feeding, grazing management, animal health and welfare.

Experience with livestock mustering, drafting, loading and transportation.

Experience in pasture and general property management.

Ability to operate and undertake basic maintenance of tractors and other agricultural machinery.

Knowledge of workplace health and safety, animal-welfare and biosecurity requirements.

Physical fitness and ability to undertake manual outdoor work in variable weather conditions.

Good communication, teamwork, record-keeping and organisational skills.

Reliability, a strong work ethic and the ability to work with limited supervision.

About us

Green Acres Farm is a mixed farming enterprise based in Tully, Queensland. Our operations include beef cattle production, horticultural crop cultivation and agricultural fencing services. We are committed to responsible farming practices, high standards of animal welfare, workplace safety and maintaining a productive and supportive working setting.

A full-time, permanent position with a well-established mixed farming enterprise.

Annual salary of $70,000 to $75,000 plus superannuation.

A supportive and practical working environment.

On-the-job training and opportunities to develop livestock and agricultural skills.

Stable, long-term employment for the successful applicant.

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📌 BEEF CATTLE FARM WORKER (Cassowary Coast Regional)
🏢 LIONEL NORMAN SIMPSON
📍 Cassowary Coast Regional