At a Glance
- Tasks: Support cattle operations and manage livestock software systems.
- Company: Join a family-owned agricultural business committed to innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Full-time role with career growth in a respected industry.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for hands-on learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while building your skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor in agricultural science or relevant experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
Jack's Creek has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Technical Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis.
This role is based at our Breeza operation and will support the cattle side of our business.
Jack's Creek is a family-owned and operated mixed cropping and cattle enterprise located on the Liverpool Plains at Breeza, NSW.
We are committed to excellence in livestock production, innovation, and sustainable farming practices.
As a Technical Assistant, you will play a key role within the Jack's Creek team, working closely with the Background Operations Manager, Livestock Supervisor, and Background Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day management of our cattle operations.
You will also collaborate with the broader Jack's Creek team based at our Head Office in Tamworth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to build their career within a progressive and respected agricultural business.
The roles general duties consist of (but not limited to)
- Update software systems; Livestock Management (Stockbooks) & Feed Management (Beef Tracker)
- Track, record and upload to Integrity Systems; livestock movements, deaths and tag replacements
- Assist, coordinate, record and reconcile monthly vet inventory and supplies, chemical and commodity stocktakes
- Assist in month-end reporting
- Record (as per LPQA) and order vet inventory and supplies
- Update documentation as required by LPA programs
- Assist in Livestock scheduling and performance monitoring
- Update and complete training documentation
- Act as primary liaison between Jack's Creek accounts team and farm
- Provide administrative support to Background Operations Manager, Livestock Supervisor and Background Operations Coordinator
- Undertake station hand duties as required by Background Operations Manager, Livestock Supervisor and Background Operations Coordinator
The successful applicant will have
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Experience using Stockbook and Beef Tracker or similar Livestock Management & Feed Management software is advantageous
- LPA training modules
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Self-motivated with a proactive and optimistic approach
Requirements
- Bachelor in agricultural science or similar qualification or relevant experience
- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Chemical Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Driver's licence and willingness to provide a driver history
- Be prepared to undergo a criminal background check
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