Cattle Stock Person, Esperance region, WA (REF 1606741)

Job Description

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Stockperson to join a large cattle property located in the breath-taking coastal location. This role is open to those seeking  a casual role. There is a strong opportunity for a permanent position for the right person with strong career progression opportunities across multiple properties. or long term role with a large-scale mixed farming operation.
 
As part of a dynamic and motivated team, you will play a crucial role in the 3,000-head cattle while ensuring best-practice low-stress stock handling techniques.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Basic duties of stock movement, yard work;
• Checking cattle during calving (calving experience not necessarily needed but a good eye for reporting something wrong);
• Feeding Out (training provided for the mixer wagon attachment);
• Daily cattle husbandry and animal health tasks;
• Implementing low-stress stock-handling techniques;
• General farm maintenance, fencing, and water infrastructure management.

What’s on Offer:

• Rate starts at $35/hr and scales for experience;
• Accommodation, services and internet etc provided;
• Work in a pristine coastal environment near beaches and nature reserves;
• Access to schools and amenities within 30-45 minutes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passion for cattle;
• Solid cattle husbandry experience and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
• Tech-savvy or willing to learn livestock management software.

If you’re looking for a casual hands-on Stock role role in a progressive breeding operation, we’d love to hear from you!