Livestock Coordinator

About the role

Western Sydney University is seeking a Livestock Coordinator for its Environmental Sustainability team, based at the Hawkesbury (Richmond) campus. The role supports safe, compliant and productive operations at Hawkesbury Farm, coordinating livestock husbandry, welfare and regenerative grazing and cropping activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate livestock husbandry and welfare activities, including feeding, breeding, joining, mustering, vaccination, drenching and animal monitoring.
• Plan grazing, pasture and cropping activities using regenerative agriculture principles.
• Operate and maintain irrigation, stock-water systems, fencing, farm infrastructure, plants and equipment.
• Maintain accurate livestock, chemical, medication and paddock-rotation records in approved systems such as AgriWeb and ServiceNow.
• Work with academic and professional staff, veterinarians, contractors, suppliers and industry bodies to coordinate farm support for teaching, research, living labs and external users.
• Contribute practical advice on livestock sales and purchasing, farm budgets, infrastructure maintenance, risk assessments, standard operating procedures and biosecurity documentation.

Required profile

• Qualification in agriculture, livestock production or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cattle grazing, animal husbandry, pasture and cropping management.
• Experience applying animal welfare and regenerative agriculture practices.
• Ability to manage competing livestock, land and operational priorities.

Required skills

• Safe operation and maintenance of farm plant, equipment and infrastructure, supported by relevant licences or training.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, chemical management, recycled water, work health and safety and livestock production assurance requirements.

What we offer

• Salary of HEW Level 5 ($87,065 - $98,462 per year) plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare with long day care and early learning services at several campuses, with possible discounts and salary packaging.

Applications are made through the University's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions; only online applications are considered. Working rights in Australia must be provided at the time of application. The closing date is 25 October 2026.