EXPERIENCED FARMING COUPLE – LIVE-IN CATTLE PROPERTY POSITION

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EXPERIENCED FARMING COUPLE – LIVE-IN CATTLE PROPERTY POSITION
Location: Dewitt (40KMs from Gloucester NSW)
Position: Live-in Farming/Cattle Property Couple
Employment: Full-time / ongoing, subject to suitability
Accommodation: Private accommodation provided on the property
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and reliable farming couple to live and work on a cattle property in the Gloucester area, New South Wales.
The position is ideally suited to a mature couple with previous cattle, livestock or general agricultural experience who are looking for a stable, longer-term rural position.
We are seeking applicants who are interested in staying for 6–12 months or longer and becoming a valued part of the property operation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicants will undertake a range of general farming and cattle-property duties, including:
• Cattle handling, yard work and general livestock management
• Mustering and stock checks
• Fencing and fence maintenance
• Pasture and weed management
• Tractor and agricultural machinery operation
• Feeding and monitoring cattle
• General property maintenance and repairs
• Assistance with farm infrastructure and equipment
• Other general duties associated with the day-to-day operation of the property
Duties will vary according to seasonal requirements and property operations.
Skills and Experience
Applicants should ideally have:
• Previous experience working with cattle or on a rural property
• Practical farming and property-maintenance skills
• Experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery
• Sound cattle-handling skills
• Good driving skills and appropriate driver’s licences
• The ability to work independently and responsibly
• A strong work ethic and a practical, “can-do” attitude
• Good communication skills
• A genuine interest in rural living
Experience with cattle, fencing, tractors, machinery and general property maintenance will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
• Private accommodation on the property
• Fuel provided for approved work-related use
• A stable rural working environment
• Opportunity for ongoing employment for the right applicants
• A longer-term position for a couple seeking a genuine rural lifestyle
Employment will be offered with wages and conditions in accordance with applicable Australian workplace legislation and the relevant industrial award.
Applicants holding a Working Holiday visa or other visa with appropriate Australian work rights may be considered, subject to verification of their work rights.
The Ideal Applicants
We are particularly interested in a mature, experienced and dependable couple who are comfortable living and working in a rural environment.
The successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate reliability, respect for the property and livestock, good judgement and the ability to work cooperatively while also undertaking tasks independently.
How to Apply
Please provide:
• A brief introduction about yourselves
• Details of your farming and cattle experience
• Previous agricultural employment history
• Machinery and tractor experience
• Current driver’s licence details
• Current Australian visa/work-rights status
• References, where available
• Expected availability and preferred length of stay
Applications should be forwarded to shaylee.m@mainstreamindustries.com.au
Only applicants with appropriate Australian work rights will be considered.