JAMES THOMAS LING
Penguin,TAS
Summary
Head Stockman with extensive experience in pastoral, agricultural, transport, and construction industries. Progressed to leadership roles through effective livestock management and operational expertise, delivering results in cattle handling, mustering, and team supervision. Committed to safety and reliability in remote environments, demonstrating strong work ethic and adaptability.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Farm Work & Agricultural Contracting
Contracting
Tasmania, TAS
01.2025 - Current
- Operated agricultural machinery for fieldwork.
- Executed seasonal agricultural tasks, ensuring timely production and optimal efficiency.
- Executed seasonal agricultural tasks to support timely production and efficiency.
- Handled and cared for livestock in a safe environment.
- Managed property maintenance to uphold standards and support farm activities.
- Conducted general maintenance and repairs, maintaining functionality of farm operations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions, enhancing team collaboration and achieving objectives.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Head Stockman
Mt Riddock Pastoral Company
Alice springs, NT
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily station operations and coordinated staff activities.
- Led mustering operations and livestock management programs.
- Conducted branding, drafting, preg testing, calf marking and cattle handling.
- Managed fencing, yard construction, bore runs and water infrastructure maintenance.
- Operated graders and other machinery for station maintenance.
- Participated in fire prevention and firefighting activities.
- Conducted road train trips to Port Augusta transporting livestock.
- Assisted station management with operational planning and decision-making.
- Monitored animal health and wellbeing by performing regular inspections and treatments.
Contract Musterer
Farrcombe Contracting
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Mustering cattle using horses and motorbikes.
- Branding, drafting and cattle processing.
- Fence construction and repairs.
- Yard construction and maintenance.
- General station maintenance and infrastructure projects.
Apprentice Carpenter
Nicholls Construction
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Executed carpentry and renovation tasks, resulting in quality craftsmanship and timely project completion.
- Contributed to residential construction and renovation projects, improving functionality and aesthetics of living spaces.
- Utilized hand and power tools in construction projects, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Achieved Certificate III in Carpentry through coursework and hands-on training.
Education
Certificate II - Automotive
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NTCertificate III -
Agriculture
Katherine, NTCertificate III -
Carpentry
Alice Springs, NTSkills
- Livestock handling
- Animal husbandry
- Livestock management
- Cattle handling
- Livestock care
- Animal health care
- Breeding management
- Low-stress stock handling
- Livestock transport
- Livestock tracking
- Motorbike mustering
- Field maintenance
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Fencing
- Yard construction
- Water maintenance
- Bore maintenance
- Site preparation
- Land leveling
- Vehicle operation
- Tractor operation
- Machinery operation
- Basic equipment operation
- Chainsaw operation
- Repair services
- Maintenance checks
- Equipment maintenance
- Basic repairs
- Maintenance tasks
- Operational planning
- Work planning
- Task allocation
- Transport logistics
- Load management
- Team supervision
- Supervision
- Staff supervision
- Stockman leadership
- Leadership
- Crisis management
- Safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Risk management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Basic repairs
- Maintenance tasks
- Safety compliance
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
Licences
- Multi Combination (MC) Truck Licence
- Current Driver Licence
Timeline
Casual Farm Work & Agricultural Contracting
Contracting
01.2025 - Current
Head Stockman
Mt Riddock Pastoral Company
01.2022 - 01.2025
Contract Musterer
Farrcombe Contracting
02.2019 - 01.2022
Apprentice Carpenter
Nicholls Construction
01.2015 - 02.2019
Certificate II - Automotive
Charles Darwin University
Certificate III -
Agriculture
Certificate III -
Carpentry