Livestock Coordinator, Environmental Sustainability
Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
- Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University
- $94,265 to $106,603 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
- Provide specialist support for farm operations and production under the guidance of the Farm Production Coordinator.
- Perform animal husbandry tasks such as vaccinating, drenching, breeding, and mustering.
- Monitor livestock health during critical periods like calving/lambing and adverse climate conditions.
- Manage joining cycles to ensure genetic diversity and high probability of successful pregnancies.
- Develop and implement an optimal feeding program.
- Plan quarterly livestock sales projections and purchases.
- Implement regenerative agricultural practices for pasture, crop, and land management.
- Manage irrigation efficiently.
- Maintain detailed livestock records using software such as Agriweb.
- Ensure compliance with chemical use and storage regulations, adhere to Biosecurity and Local Land Service legislation and industry standards.
- Assist with the maintenance and operations of farm infrastructure and equipment.
- Provide support for teaching and learning activities.
- Demonstrated experience and training in agricultural and farm operations, particularly in grazing operations, pasture and crop management.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of farm equipment.
- Strong team player who excels in collaborative work with various members of the University community.
- Current driver’s license, preferably including heavy vehicle and motorcycle.
- Capability to undertake physical work related to animal husbandry procedures and general farm maintenance tasks.
- Full-time, ongoing position.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and practical environment focused on environmental sustainability.
- Engagement in hands-on work with livestock and implementation of best practices in farming.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
Ref 3939/24 Livestock Coordinator, Environmental Sustainability
Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.
Full-Time, Ongoing Position Based at Western’s Hawkesbury Campus
Salary: $94,265 to $106,603 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
About Us
Western’s Environmental Sustainability Team seeks to develop practical and collaborative actions to emerging issues such as climate change, loss of biodiversity and social responsibility. Progress in relation to organisational commitments and expectations, mitigation of environmental risks, and ensuring environmental compliance are all part of the business of environmental sustainability.
The Opportunity
Do you have a knack for animal husbandry and a commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare?
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Livestock Coordinator to join The Environmental Sustainability Team. You will play a crucial role in providing specialist support for our farm operations and production under the guidance and supervision of the Farm Production Coordinator. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work with livestock and is dedicated to implementing best practices in farming.
You will be responsible for a wide range of farming duties including:
- Animal husbandry
- Pasture management
- Asset maintenance
The Livestock Coordinator will perform animal husbandry tasks such as:
- Vaccinating
- Drenching
- Breeding
- Mustering
You will also monitor livestock health particularly during critical periods like calving/lambing and adverse climate conditions. You will manage joining cycles to ensure genetic diversity and high probability of successful pregnancies. You will develop and implement an optimal feeding program, and plan quarterly livestock sales projections and purchases.
The Livestock Coordinator will implement regenerative agricultural practices for pasture, crop, and land management as well as manage irrigation efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining detailed livestock records using software such as Agriweb, ensure compliance with chemical use and storage regulations, adhere to Biosecurity and Local Land Service legislation and industry standards, as well as follow all University policies. Additionally, you will assist with the maintenance and operations of farm infrastructure and equipment and provide support for teaching and learning activities.
This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Hawkesbury Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.
About You
You will have demonstrated experience and training in agricultural and farm operations particularly in grazing operations, pasture and crop management and the operation and maintenance of farm equipment. You’re a strong team player who excels working collaboratively with various members of the University community. You hold a current driver’s license, preferably including heavy vehicle and motorcycle. Additionally, you are capable of undertaking physical work related to animal husbandry procedures and general farm maintenance tasks.
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and make a significant impact on our farm operations, we would love to hear from you!
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 5 $94,265 to $106,603 p.a. (comprising Salary of $79,655 to $90,081 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Position Enquiries:
Please direct enquiries about the role to Jamie Alchin, Farm Production Coordinator on 0431 308 070 or via email at J.Alchin@westernsydney.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries:
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au
Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 15 September 2024
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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
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