Livestock Hand
At Stockyard, we have a close-knit team where every one of us is committed to what we do, and that is producing Australia’s most awarded beef. From the paddocks to the office, our team truly cares about each other, the animals we raise and the land we nurture.
The Stockyard Group breed, raise and feed premium grain-fed Wagyu and Angus cattle from our properties located at Jondaryan, on the Darling Downs QLD, Glen Innes, on the Northern Tablelands, NSW and in Yea in Victoria’s High Country. Still 100% owned by the Hart family, Stockyard has been dedicated to bringing people together over outstanding beef since its inception in 1958. Our dedication to craftsmanship, ethical practices, and delivering unforgettable culinary experiences continues to make Stockyard Beef a preferred choice among chefs, restaurants, and connoisseurs worldwide. It’s exceptional beef and it continues to be extraordinarily awarded.
About the role
As a Livestock Hand at Stockyard, you’ll become an integral part of our collaborative and supportive team to assist with the livestock operations of Kerwee Feedlot, including:
- maintaining accurate daily records, including data entry into StockaID, our livestock management system
- 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
- general maintenance of facilities
- administration of the animal health treatments
Our team work to a 9 on 5 off roster.
What you’ll bring
You will have proven experience using StockaID and know your way around computer systems, including Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Word etc). 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 have a good understanding of cattle behaviour and have sharp observation skills to potential health issues quickly.
You should be a self-starter, able to recognise when a job needs doing and get it done.
If you can ride a horse, and have access to your own then that’s great, but it’s not essential for this role. We will offer access to stables, paddocks, farrier services, horse feed and vaccinations if you do.
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
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.
Ready to put your cattle handling skills to work at one of Australia’s most respected beef producers? If you passionate about livestock, take pride in your animal care, and have solid horsemanship experience, we want to hear from you! Please forward your resume to recruitment@stockyardbeef.com.au and have a look on our website at https://www.stockyardbeef.com.au/.
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.