Passionate about livestock management? If you are dedicated to excellence in your career within the Australian beef industry and aim to make an impact – this could be your next strategic step!

• Diversified opportunity – cattle, horses & commodities.
• Great location – Moree Plains Shire region.
• 10 days on, 4 days off roster + new single, self-contained accommodation.

Located in the fertile agricultural heartland of Moree, New South Wales, my client's beef cattle feedlot is seeking a Pen Rider to enhance their team. The feedlot & backgrounding operation is home to a herd of Black Angus, Angus Cross, and Wagyu Composite cattle. With profound expertise in both Australian and international markets, this privately-owned feedlot prides itself on unparalleled, localised knowledge across all aspects of beef production, aiming to deliver the finest quality of the Australian beef product.
 
This agricultural company cultivates its own commodities across an expansive 10,000-acre farming operation. It provides long-term, diverse opportunities for its staff, fostering enduring and fulfilling relationships with employees to attain the best possible production results.
 
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Partake in the mustering of backgrounding cattle herds.
• Daily pen riding / walking, receiving, processing and shipping of cattle.
• Monitor & identify the health & wellbeing of cattle on a daily basis & attend to health management practices.
• To monitor feed quality and availability.
• Ensure the company’s high standard of animal welfare policies are adhered to daily.
• General feedlot maintenance.

Selection Criteria:

• Having some livestock experience, particularly within a feedlot environment.
• To exhibit a robust understanding of livestock management practices and feedlot operations.
• To practise good horsemanship skills and demonstrate a natural horse handling ability.
• The ability to carry out a low stress stock handling approach in your daily work.
• To have sound computer literacy or be willing to learn.
• Demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn on the job.
• Maintain good relationships and work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility to ensure a safe working environment.

Additional Particulars:

• The roster for this position is 10 on, 4 off.
• A 5 to 6 weekly farrier service and feed for up to two horses will be available to the successful candidate.
• Single accommodation is available with shared kitchen & laundry facilities.
• Remuneration will be by negotiation & based on experience.

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