Job Description

• Full-time, Ongoing position
• Based at Western’s Hawkesbury (Richmond) campus
• Salary: HEW Level 5 $87,065 – $98,462 p.a., plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Manage livestock, pasture and farm operations that support animal welfare, sustainability, teaching and research.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Livestock Co-ordinator to work within Environmental Sustainability team, supporting safe, compliant and productive operations at Hawkesbury Farm.

You will coordinate livestock husbandry and welfare activities, including feeding, breeding, joining, mustering, vaccination, drenching and animal monitoring. You will plan grazing, pasture and cropping activities using regenerative agriculture principles to support animal health, productive operations and sustainable land use.

You will operate and maintain irrigation, stock-water systems, fencing, farm infrastructure, plant and equipment. You will maintain accurate livestock, chemical, medication and paddock-rotation records using approved systems, including AgriWeb and ServiceNow.

Working with academic and professional staff, veterinarians, contractors, suppliers and industry bodies, you will coordinate farm support for teaching, research, living labs and external users. You will also contribute practical advice to livestock sales and purchasing, farm budgets, infrastructure maintenance, risk assessments, standard operating procedures and biosecurity documentation

What Success Looks Like:

Success in this role will be demonstrated through safe, reliable and sustainable farm operations that support the University’s operational, teaching and research priorities. This includes:

• Maintaining high standards of animal husbandry, welfare and operational continuity.
• Delivering effective feeding, joining, grazing, pasture and cropping programs.
• Maintaining safe and serviceable farm infrastructure, plant and equipment.
• Meeting animal welfare, biosecurity, chemical, recycled-water and safety requirements.
• Keeping accurate and auditable livestock, compliance and operational records.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

The successful candidate will bring practical agricultural expertise, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing livestock, land and operational priorities. You will bring:

• Qualifications in agriculture, livestock production or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cattle grazing, animal husbandry, pasture and cropping management.
• Experience applying animal welfare and regenerative agriculture practices.
• The ability to operate and maintain farm plant, equipment and infrastructure safely, supported by relevant licences or training.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, chemical management, recycled water, work health and safety, and livestock production assurance requirements.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Jamie Alchin, Manager, Hawkesbury Farm via J.Alchin@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1878O in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday, 25th October 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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