07 Oct
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Newcastle Pastoral Company Management
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Albury
07 Oct
Newcastle Pastoral Company Management
Albury
Newcastle Pastoral Company Management Pty Ltd – Nerong NSW
Newcastle Pastoral Company owns and manages several properties across the Tea Gardens area of New South Wales. The business is primarily a cattle operation, running Angus cattle across multiple properties, with a focus on improving livestock performance, land management and property infrastructure.
We are entering an exciting period of development, with significant upgrades underway across fencing, stockyards, water infrastructure, pastures, roads and general property improvements.
The Prospect
We are seeking a full-time, permanent Farm Hand to join our team and assist our Farm Manager across the properties.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who is motivated, reliable and interested in building a career in farming. The role is designed to be educational, providing the successful applicant with the opportunity to begin or expand their knowledge of livestock management, property maintenance, fencing, machinery operation, pasture improvement and general farming practices.
The Farm Hand will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider team to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of livestock and property across Newcastle Pastoral Company's Mid Coast NSW holdings.
This role will suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, is willing to learn, and takes pride in doing practical work properly. Previous farming experience will be looked upon favourably, but the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.
About You
To be successful in this role,
you will have:
A genuine interest in farming, livestock and rural property work
A reliable, practical and can-do attitude
A willingness to learn and take direction from the Farm Manager
The ability to work as part of a small team
Good communication skills and a respectful approach to work
A strong commitment to animal welfare and safe work practices
Australian citizenship, permanent residency or full Australian work rights
Previous experience in farming, livestock, fencing, machinery or general property maintenance will be well regarded, but is not essential for the right applicant.
Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:
Cattle handling, mustering, yard work and general livestock care
Fencing repairs and new fence construction
Operating tractors, side-by-sides, loaders or other farm machinery
Pasture improvement, weed control and fertiliser application
Water systems maintenance, including troughs, tanks, pipelines and pumps
General rural property maintenance
Working across multiple properties or in a small team environment
Key Responsibilities
The role will include, but is not limited to:
Assisting the Farm Manager with day-to-day farming operations across several properties
Supporting Angus cattle operations, including mustering, yard work, drafting and general livestock care
Assisting with feeding, checking livestock, monitoring water points and general animal welfare
Helping with fencing repairs, new fence construction and property boundary maintenance
Supporting pasture improvement works, including seeding, fertilising, weed control and paddock preparation
Assisting with maintenance and repair of water infrastructure, including troughs, tanks, pipelines and pumps
Operating farm vehicles and machinery under direction and in line with experience
Assisting with stockyards, laneways, roads, drains and general infrastructure upgrades
Carrying out general farm and property maintenance duties as required
Learning and developing practical farming skills under the guidance of the Farm Manager
Following workplace health and safety procedures and animal welfare standards at all times
What We Offer
Attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience
On-farm accommodation
Utilities included
Long-term, stable employment within a growing agricultural business
Hands-on training and guidance from an experienced Farm Manager
A practical learning environment for someone looking to begin or expand their farming career
Varied work across livestock, fencing, machinery, pasture improvement and property maintenance
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