We have an opening for a motivated Feedmill Leading Hand to join our team in northern New South Wales. This award-winning feeding facility, situated in the Shire of Inverell spans approximately 1,335 hectares and is home to 10,000 cattle.

About Hancock Agriculture
Hancock Agriculture is a renowned agricultural company, encompassing Hancock Pastoral, Wagyu Operations, and S. Kidman & Co. Pty Ltd. With a rich history in agriculture, we manage over 20 properties across Australia, covering a vast land area of 3.49 million hectares. As one of the country’s largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle, we maintain a herd of over 150,000.

As a vertically integrated farming operation, we oversee every step of the process, from breeding and backgrounding to grain feeding and sales of the finished product. This approach ensures the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability, and quality assurance. At Hancock Agriculture, we are proud to offer our team members the unique opportunity to be part of an organisation that upholds these exceptional standards.

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Feedmill Leading Hand who is passionate about agriculture and cattle, committed to continuous learning and focused on safety. As a Feedmill Leading Hand you will provide support to the Manager and Feeding & Milling Supervisor in planning, implementing, and evaluating the livestock feed management program.

Key responsibilities include:
Knowledge of cattle nutrition.
Oversee and maintain the feedmill to prepare feed rations as per the feeding program.
Operation and maintenance of milling equipment and machinery.
Maintain accurate records on feed stocks and usage.
Operate FY3000 Feedbunk feeding program.
Clean and maintain feed bunks.
General property upkeep, repairs, and maintenance.
Oversee and train staff in all aspects of feedmill programs and related operations.
Support the management team in delivering company goals.
Assist with identifying and purchasing materials required for smooth property operation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Feeding industry.
Experience in a similar role.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work on your own, and as part of the team, with a focus on completing high quality work safely.
A strong work ethic and the ability to manage some heavy work.
A passion for farming and an enthusiasm to learn more.
A current driver’s license is essential.
Certificate or Diploma qualification in Agriculture, Rural Operations or equivalent is desirable.

What we offer you:
In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer competitive remuneration, training, career development and advancement opportunities in our widespread organisation.

Become part of a team that values collaboration, mutual support, and a strong sense of community. We foster a positive work culture where everyone feels respected and valued.