We are on the hunt for an experienced and diligent Livestock Hand to join our Livestock Team at our award winning, 20,000 head feeding facility in Jondaryan, QLD.

The role

This opportunity will see you working within a close-knit and collaborative team to assist with the livestock operations of Kerwee Feedlot, including:

• general cattle handling
• drafting
• cutting out
• pen riding and moving cattle within the feedlot
• cattle inductions
• diagnosing animal health with a strong emphasis on animal welfare
• administration of the animal health treatments
• maintaining accurate daily records, including data entry

Our team work to a 9 on 5 off roster.

About you

You will be a competent rider and have access to your own horse. We will offer access to stables, paddocks, farrier services, horse feed and vaccinations.

You’ll need good communication skills as you’ll be developing relationships within your team and across the organisation. You should have effective time management skills as you’ll working within a dynamic environment.

You should be a self-starter, able to recognise when a job needs doing and get it done.

Experience within a similar work environment would be highly regarded as well as, knowledge of and ability to work within workplace health and safety and environmental systems.

In return you will receive:

• A competitive salary package based on your experience
• On-demand wage to access your pay ahead of our scheduled fortnightly payday
• Nutritious daily lunches provided
• On the job training and with career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture where great work and effort is recognised and rewarded
• Regular team celebrations
• Discounts on Australia’s most awarded branded beef
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering professional counselling service that can work with you on issues that are affecting you personally or professionally.

If you are looking for your next role in agriculture and are interested in feed lotting, and if you feel like you have the skills or are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you. Please forward your resume to recruitment@stockyardbeef.com.au or fill in the form below.

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement, so don’t wait to apply. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

Stockyard is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia.