Livestock General Hand

We have an opening for a Livestock 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
Reporting to the Livestock Supervisor, the successful applicant will contribute to the livestock program with their skills and experience in the following areas:

Handling and monitoring livestock using best practice in animal welfare
Data input and record keeping, experience with StockAid programs is beneficial
Good horse-riding skills required
Assisting with mustering and cattle movements using horses
Water trough cleaning and maintenance
General upkeep, repairs and maintenance.
Minor machinery operation

To be successful in this role, you will have:
Strong communication skills
Be able to work on your own, and as part of the team, with a focus on completing your quality work safely.
A current driver’s license is essential.
You need to provide your own working horses, who will be stabled, fed and shod as part of your package.

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.

Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for positions with Hancock Agriculture or S. Kidman