Pen Rider Leading Hand

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains of NSW, one hour west of Tamworth, JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot employs approximately 35 people and includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation. With a licensed capacity of 28,000 head, access to an extensive network of quality cattle and ideally placed between the Riverina & Beef City plants, Caroona is a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the JBS Queensland and New South Wales based processing facilities. The farm supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Certificate III in Feedlot Operations: nationally recognised qualification for eligible employees. Learn on the job, no cost to you!
• Additional benefits for horse care + farrier services

• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot are currently seeking a reliable Pen Rider Leading Hand to join our Animal Health team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Livestock Forepersons and Supervisor, the Leading Hand is an integral part of the Livestock team and will require someone who can follow procedure, problem solve quickly and communicate effectively.

This role will best suit someone who is a passionate horse rider and cattle handler who is skilled in or would like to further develop their horsemanship, cattle handling, livestock diagnosis and treatment skills. Working as a team leader, you will be responsible for cattle health and wellbeing across the feedlot.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and supporting the Livestock Forepersons with the implementation of JBS Australia policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety and quality assurance
• Leading staff and maintaining a high level of staff training
• Daily livestock handling including pen riding and stock movements
• Diagnosis of animal health symptoms
• Administration of animal health treatments
• Data input and maintenance of animal treatments and stock movements
• Upholding cattle hygiene

About You

• An understanding of cattle and low stress stock handling
• Strong leadership skills; previous experience in a similar leadership role advantageous
• High level of attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Dedication and drive

Interested? APPLY NOW!