Dependable Dedicated farm hand with expertise in animal care, equipment maintenance, and problem-solving. Committed to safety and efficiency while executing shearing techniques and maintaining farm operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Farm Hand
Cottage Park Merino Stud
Arable
10.2025 - Current
Animal husbandry
Basic servicing of vehicles and machinery
Helping with general property upkeep
Operating machinery
Yard work
Basic repairs
Weed control
Maintaining fences and gates
Assisting with shearing, drenching, tagging, vaccinating etc.
Farm Hand
Les Douglas & James Douglas
Pulletop
06.2025 - 09.2025
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Problem solving
Cutting and Bailing hay
Marking calves
Pregtesting
Drenching/vaccination of livestock
Mustering
Operation of machinery
Fencing
Animal husbandry
Shearer
Wards Farm Services
Cooma
01.2022 - 06.2025
Executed shearing techniques to ensure optimal fleece quality and minimize stress on sheep.
Coordinated with team members to streamline shearing processes for increased efficiency.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment during shearing operations.
Farm Hand
Hazeldean
Cooma
09.2017 - 11.2021
Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
Catching new born calves for record keeping
Ai work
Branding
Treating stud livestock (merino sheep and Angus cattle)
Welding
Ploughing
Spreading
Sowing
Boom spraying
Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.