Pen Riders - Casual & Part-Time

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, 35km west of Quirindi, north west NSW, 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 allowances for horse care + farrier services
• Uniform & PPE provided

• 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 Pen Riders who would like to join our Animal Health team on a casual or part-time basis. We are looking for passionate horse riders and cattle handlers who are skilled in, or wish to further develop their horsemanship, cattle handling, livestock diagnosis and treatment skills. Working in a team environment you will be responsible for cattle health and wellbeing across the feedlot. Successful applicants will be a part of an industry leading team that is determined and efficient.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Compliance with all JBS Australia policies including: WHS, HR, Quality Assurance and Environmental obligations

About You

• 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
• Compliance with all JBS Australia policies including: WHS, HR, Quality Assurance and Environmental obligations

Interested? APPLY NOW!