Nicholas Richards
Collector,NSW
Summary
Hi my names Nicholas but I mostly go by Nick. I'm 20 years old and have spent most of my teenage years working. I have grown up in junee and spent a lot of time abroad. My hobbies include hunting, fishing and 4wd. I am a very sociable person and make friends where ever I go. I love being outdoors and am willing to try everything once and do my best in everything I do, I'm honest and take responsibility and pride in my work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Hand
Okeview Pastoral
Collector, NSW
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Mustering cattle
- Drafting, weighing cattle
- Stock movement
- Pest management
- Feeding hay/silage
HEAD STOCKMAN
Fair family farms
Lake cargelligo, Nsw
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed general maintenance on farm equipment and buildings.
- Monitored the health of livestock and administered treatments when necessary.
- Worked with coworkers to complete jobs
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Draft, weigh and feed lambs
- Lamb marking
- Mustering on quads , Utes , two wheele motorbike.
- All movements of stock
- Monitoring water sources and fences daily
- Harvest duty
- Pulling down , disposing of old fences
- Construction of new fences
- Cleaning fence lines
- Fixing broken water lines
- Cleaning troughs
- Pest management
- Enhanced livestock productivity by implementing efficient grazing strategies and monitoring animal health.
- Assisted in the selection process of breeding stock to improve genetics within the herd, resulting in higher-quality offspring.
- Maintained accurate records of livestock numbers, sales transactions, and expenses to facilitate informed decisionmaking.
- Streamlined cattle processing procedures to ensure a more humane and efficient workflow.
STOCKMAN
Berrembed station
Narrandera
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintenance of fences and equipment
- - upkeep of properties
- - moving cattle and sheep
- - seeding pastures and crops
- - vaccination and drenching/ backlining of cattle and sheep -
- Loader and skid steer operation - general duties
- Mustering and yarding of cattle and sheep
- Lamb marking/ calf marking
- Weaning of calves
- Feeding and watering stock
- Performed general maintenance on farm equipment and buildings.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, plant and harvest crops.
- Monitored the health of livestock and administered treatments when necessary.
- Assisted in training new personnel on proper farm operations procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies such as seeds, fertilizers, feed.
- Examined farm animals and livestock to detect illness, injury or disease.
FARM HAND
Carberry and sons
Narrabri
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Used farm equipment to plant crops and maintain them.
- The field
- Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters and balers.
- Conducted basic repairs on farm equipment when necessary.
- Operated weed whackers, lawnmowers and other farming equipment to manage plant growth.
- Maintained fence lines, gates and other farm structures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies for improving efficiency.
- Provided general care for livestock including feeding, grooming and exercising animals.
- Worked with fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides safely and in accordance with regulations.
- Observed animal behavior to identify any health issues or signs of distress.
- Monitored fields for weeds, pests and diseases to maintain healthy crops.
GRAIN HANDLER
Croker grain
Narrar
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Attached identified tags to containers and mark them with identified information.
- Adjusted and replaced equipment rollers, belts, plugs and caps using hand tools.
- Directed spouts and positioned receptacle bins, carts, or containers for loading.
- Maintained equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory was protected.
- Carried needed tools and supplies from storage and trucks and returned them after use.
- Used wide variety or machines to load and unload trucks and trains
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Junee high school
Junee, NSW01.2021
Skills
- Work Well Alone
- Work Well In A Team
- Reliable
- Quick Learner
- Trust Worthy
- Will Try My Best At Everything
Certification
- Drivers license
- Firearms license
- White card
Timeline
Station Hand
Okeview Pastoral
02.2025 - Current
HEAD STOCKMAN
Fair family farms
07.2024 - 02.2025
STOCKMAN
Berrembed station
12.2022 - 02.2024
FARM HAND
Carberry and sons
07.2022 - 12.2022
GRAIN HANDLER
Croker grain
06.2021 - 06.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Junee high school