Company Name: Glen Avon Pastoral Company
Occupation: Beef Cattle Farmer
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Balranald, NSW
Salary Range: $79,040 – $85,000 per annum
Glen Avon Pastoral Company is an accredited beef feedlot on the outskirts of Balranald in NSW. Glen Avon provides a consistent supply of beef to domestic and international markets through high animal welfare practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and managing animal health
- Unloading and loading livestock trucks
- Penning up livestock
- Drafting livestock
- Accurate counting of livestock
- Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock.
- breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
- overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding and nutrition programs
- monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
- providing water, and providing and growing pastures and fodder crops to maintain livestock health and condition
- organising farming operations and routines such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
- directing and overseeing general farming activities including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as fences, sheds, pens, water supply systems and irrigation infrastructure
- organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
- maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
- managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
· may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Our Values and Behaviours
· Drive – We expect you to have a strong work ethic, to be positive and enthusiastic and to challenge yourself to get great results.
· Integrity – We expect you to be honest, transparent, trustworthy, and loyal.
· Passion – We expect you to be dedicated, to have belief in the quality of your work, and to be assertive when needed.
· Knowledge – We expect you to be a problem solver, versatile and insightful.
· Lead – We expect you to be encouraging, motivational, accountable, and disciplined.
Selection Criteria:
· Excellent communication skills.
· Keen attention to detail with sound judgement skills.
· Commitment to continuous improvement.
· Proven Animal Husbandry skills.
· A positive attitude and a strong commitment to safety.
· Ability to work within a fast-paced, high standards environment.
· Demonstrated ability to foster the required Glen Avon culture.
· Physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
· Must hold a current and valid driver’s licence
Position Details:
· Reporting to Director
· Direct Reports - Nutritionists, Vets
· Liaises with internally - Director, Staff
· Liaises with externally - Clients, External Contractors and Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants, General Public
· Purpose of the position - To support the care, safety and comfort of cattle throughout all operations at Glen Avon.
Please submit your application including resume and referees by email to jenny@glenavonpastoral.com.au.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,040.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Experience:
- BEEF CATTLE FARMING: 5 years (Required)
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Work Location: In person