Pen Riders

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.  JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

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?

• Attractive weekly Regional Allowance
• Horse Care Allowance
• Flexible work rosters – full-time, part-time and casual positions available
• Ongoing supply of quality feed, farrier services, wormers and Hendra vaccinations
• Agistment provided, stable and paddock facilities
• Certificate III in Feedlot Operations: nationally recognised qualification for eligible employees. Learn on the job, no cost to you!
• Uniform & PPE provided, including wet weather gear
• 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 is currently seeking reliable Pen Riders to join our Animal Health team, with full-time, part-time and casual positions available.  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
• Comply with all JBS WHS, quality assurance and environmental requirements

About You

• Access to a minimum of one, preferably two suitable horses; own tack/saddlery
• Horsemanship skills essential
• Livestock experience highly regarded
• Passionate about animal health and welfare
• Team player

Interested? APPLY NOW!