The Livestock Hand is an integral role within the livestock team assisting with all day-to-day livestock related operations.
Working under the general guidance and support of the Livestock Manager, the Livestock Hand will undertake the following responsibilities in a professional manner:
- Assist with day-to-day responsibilities in all aspects of cattle induction and receival, drafting, weighing and despatch.
- Assist with riding and acclimating pens daily to ensure all cattle are in good health.
- Draft any sick cattle or non-eaters and move to the hospital pen for treatment.
- Follow chemical and drug management procedures with safe and responsible use of veterinary products.
- Ensure all livestock is inducted into the feedlot as outlined in the relevant induction management procedures and work instructions.
- Move cattle through yards to crush for individual processing.
- Operate hydraulic crush, gates and feedlot software to record identification, weight and treatment for all cattle to a high degree of accuracy.
- Inventory control and stocktaking of all livestock products.
- Count and move cattle to feed pens using horses.
- Carry out general cleaning and maintenance duties at feedlot yards and pens.
- Keep general areas clean and tidy, removing rubbish and disposing of all waste.
- Operate machinery as required.
- Maintain compliance with Barmount Feedlot policies and procedures, including but not limited to quality assurance, workplace health and safety, animal welfare and environmental obligations.
- Skills in general cattle handling and husbandry in a low stress stock environment.
- Good level of horsemanship.
- Basic computer skills, becoming skilled in Livestock Junction.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment effectively.
- Supply up to two horses that are suitable for the position with own tack (preferable however not essential).
- Good work ethic, mature outlook and an ability to follow instructions.
- Willingness to show initiative and lead by example.
- Self-motivated to “go the extra mile” to achieve results.
- An inclusive, rewarding and supportive working environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Air-conditioned single accommodation with all meals provided by onsite station cook.
- Events and regular social activities.
- Feed and farrier services provided for horses.
- Competitive remuneration.