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 [email protected].