Our Jindabyne property is looking for a Senior Livestock / Farm Hand to join the team on our 7,000 ha mixed grazing and fodder crop property, 23 km east of Ashford and 80 km north of Inverell.

This beef cattle production system has a main emphasis on producing kgs of beef through improving the land, pasture systems and the properties infrastructure including paddock subdivisions and water.

With close proximity to major towns and cities in NSW and QLD, Jindabyne is centrally located for all schooling and shopping needs and also not to far from the coast and some beautiful inland waterways as well!

This hands on role covers all aspects of property operations. Working independently and as part of a supportive team, with a strong focus on cattle handling and husbandry.

Key responsibilities include:
• Mustering cattle using side-by-side UTVs, dogs, and horses
• Attending to cattle husbandry and processing
• General property maintenance and repairs, including fencing and welding
• Operating and maintaining vehicles and machinery
• Assisting with land and environmental management practices
• Ongoing training provided

About you
• Solid experience in cattle handling and processing using calm, safe methods
• Skilled in horsemanship and motorbike riding
• Strong fencing, stock water, and general maintenance skills
• Competent operating various machinery/equipment




• Committed to safe work practices and animal welfare
• Effective communicator, with good record keeping abilities
• Hold a current Class C driver’s
• Genuine passion for agriculture

What We Offer

• Family or single onsite accommodation.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Generous staff discounts on Kidman Apparel, Rossi boots and Driza-Bone
• A supportive, community minded team that values respect and collaboration.

About Hancock Agriculture
Hancock Agriculture is a renowned agricultural company encompassing Hancock Pastoral, Wagyu Operations, and S. Kidman & Co. Pty Ltd. We manage over 20 properties across Australia, covering 3.49 million hectares. As one of Australia’s largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle, we maintain a herd of over 150,000.
We oversee every step of the process — from breeding to feeding and sales — ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability, and quality assurance. At Hancock Agriculture, we are proud to offer our team members the chance to be part of an organisation that upholds these exceptional standards.

We strongly encourage Australian Defence Force veterans to apply.

Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia. This is a permanent position and not suited to Working Holiday Visa holders, nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

📌 Senior Livestock / Farm Hand- Jindabyne (Ashford)
🏢 S. Kidman
📍 Ashford