Full Time Livestock Agent | Wagga Wagga, NSW
The Wagga Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre is the largest sheep selling centre in the world. As a Livestock Agent working in our Wagga team, you will be tasked with drafting and penning livestock for sale and working with our lead auctioneer to hone your selling skills. Other tasks including calling on existing clients and canvassing to gain more livestock business, enabling continued growth and expansion of the livestock business in the region. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with strong communication skills, and a sound knowledge of agriculture in Australia.
About us:
AWN Rural is a 100% Australian-owned private business founded in 1999. We are committed to delivering agricultural services across wool, livestock, and property.
Our vision of bringing livestock producers, processors, and consumers together has allowed us to build relationships across the supply chain and deliver unique marketing opportunities for our livestock clients. This includes our network of private sales, sale yards, and direct to the abattoirs.
With people at the heart of everything we do, we invest in our staff so they can deliver the exceptional level of service that has become synonymous with AWN.
As part of the AWN Wagga Wagga team, you will:
- Be heavily involved in all day-to-day sale yard operations, providing excellent service to our livestock clients
- Have experience in drafting and penning sheep and cattle for sale
- Have experience in auctioneering and a passion to develop the skill
- Build relationships with key livestock producers and livestock purchasers in the region
- Support other AWN Livestock Agents as required
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong work ethic with attention to detail
- Previous experience in livestock agency businesses
- A sound knowledge of agricultural practices in Australia
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Sound computer skills
A critical element for applicants looking to apply is prior experience in drafting and penning livestock along with some exposure to auctioneering. Please only apply for this role if you can demonstrate these competencies.
Relocation assistance will be available for the successful candidate.
Applications: Candidates can apply via the Seek link Full Time Livestock Agent Job in Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW – SEEK
Or you can also apply below by sending through your cover letter and resume detailing relevant skills and experience.
Interested candidates should contact:
Tim Pryor
General Manager – North, Livestock / Property / Wool
0407 754 535
tpryor@awn.net
Applications close: Friday, the 15th of September