Livestock Leading Hand

We have an opening for a Livestock 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 Livestock Leading Hand who is passionate about agriculture and cattle, committed to continuous learning and focused on safety. As the Livestock Leading Hand you will provide support to the Manager and Livestock Supervisor in planning, implementing, and evaluating the livestock program.

Key Responsibilities include:
Assist management to create and promote a positive health & safety culture
Use protective clothing and equipment and assist to supervise compliance within workplace
Supervise and train feedlot employees across all livestock program activities and related operations
Participate in planning and implementation of daily work programs
Comply with best practice in animal welfare and quality assurance outcomes
Pen riding, cattle inductions, drafting to specification and support of low stress cattle practices

To be successful in this role…:
Certificate or Diploma qualification in Agriculture, Rural Operations or equivalent
Demonstrated competency in livestock handling and QA programs
A strong work ethic and the ability to manage some heavy work
Demonstrated honesty, punctuality, self-motivation and the drive to improve
Ability to work in a safe manner
Ability to follow instruction, work constructively within a team and autonomically as required

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.

Comfortable accommodation in a Cottage suitable for a couple.

Fantastic staff discounts on Rossi Boots, Driza-Bone and Kidman Apparel

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