Chelsea Walton

Dedicated and pragmatic final-year Agribusiness student at Marcus Oldham College, with extensive hands-on experience across northern pastoral operations and a strong interest in the evolving livestock sector. My background combines practical station work with a growing focus on the intersection of agricultural production, resource stewardship, and strategic decision-making. I am particularly drawn to industry trends around carbon, methane, and sustainability, and I enjoy identifying gaps and opportunities that can shape the future of Australian agriculture. With a foundation in economics, finance, strategic planning, HR management systems, and data analysis, I bring a grounded yet forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, supported by a deep respect for the operational realities of primary production.

• Progressing toward a Bachelor of Agribusiness (completion Dec 2025), with coursework in agricultural finance, economics, and business strategy.
• Led complex cattle operations across remote northern stations as Head Stockwoman, overseeing mustering under helicopter, livestock processing (Preg-testing, vaccinating, drafting),training employer and implementing Low-Stress Stock Handling (LSS).
• Applied animal welfare standards in day-to-day work, aligning with best practice in yard operations, horse management, and young cattle education, supporting compliance-ready herd handling.
• Delivered operational improvements through maintenance of critical infrastructure (water systems, fencing, solar installations), showcasing capacity to uphold biosecurity and WHS compliance in rugged conditions
• Experienced in working within structured animal management systems, including pregnancy testing accreditation (AHCLSK408), WHS protocols, and Construction Induction (White Card) compliance.
• Engaged in industry-standard upskilling, including LSS training, horsemanship education, and veterinary handling, reflecting proactive professional development aligned with industry codes of practice.
• Handled documentation and task prioritisation in fast-paced operational environments, preparing you to interpret and support recordkeeping, traceability, and audit tasks in compliance roles.
• Contributed to strategic investment case studies, including projects on cotton, carbon, and olive oil, integrating financial modelling with real-world risk assessments.
• Selected for Marcus Oldham’s Rural Leadership Program, demonstrating high potential in agricultural leadership and extension roles.
• Proven communicator, with experience liaising across station teams, contractors, and seasonal staff, ready to support stakeholder engagement, training, and industry extension activities.

• Certificate III, Rural Operations | Charles Darwin University | October 2018
• Certificate III, Light Vehicle Mechanics (Partial) | MTA TAFE | 2015-2017
• Certificate II, Rural Operations | Emerald Ag College | November 2017
• Certificate II, Hospitality | Big Red Truck Catering | November 2017
• Queensland Certificate of Education - Completion of Grade 12