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Russell Joe Bennett

Emerald ,QLD

Summary

Experienced agricultural animal care professional with a proven track record of high productivity and efficiency. Specialized in livestock management, animal husbandry, and preventive health measures. Strong communication and teamwork skills enhance problem-solving capabilities in dynamic environments. Demonstrates adaptability and a strong work ethic, excelling in both independent and collaborative settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Station Hand

MDH - Chatsworth
Boulia , QLD
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in livestock care, feeding, and health monitoring.
  • Prepared equipment for daily operations through cleaning and maintenance.
  • Trained new employees on farm procedures and safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
  • Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
  • Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
  • Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
  • Assisted with the breeding and raising of livestock, including calving and lambing.
  • Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
  • Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
  • Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
  • Protected herds from predators using trained dogs.
  • Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
  • Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
  • Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
  • Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
  • Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
  • Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.

Trades Assistant

Valiant Homes/ Aussie Contractors
Emerald, QLD
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in daily trades tasks for residential construction projects.
  • Operated various tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Supported skilled tradespeople by preparing materials and supplies.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Learned new techniques to enhance trade skills and efficiency.
  • Followed instructions given by qualified tradespeople regarding safety protocols and procedures when working onsite or in the workshop.
  • Operated hand tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders to assist tradespeople with their tasks.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, tools and equipment to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Assisted tradespeople in the assembly of components, tools and machinery.
  • Measured and cut materials accurately using measuring instruments such as tape measures and calipers.
  • Gathered materials and supplies needed for each job.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with materials needed for jobsite activities.

Education

Certificate IV Agriculture - Agriculture

Martyr Training
QLD
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Emerald State High School
Emerald, QLD
12-2022

Skills

  • Livestock care
  • Problem solving
  • Animal health monitoring
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Livestock management
  • Building and structural repair

Certification

  • Drivers Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Station Hand

MDH - Chatsworth
01.2023 - Current

Trades Assistant

Valiant Homes/ Aussie Contractors
01.2020 - 01.2023

Certificate IV Agriculture - Agriculture

Martyr Training

High School Diploma -

Emerald State High School

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