Livestock Drivers

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.

JBS Carriers, the transportation arm of JBS Australia, supports JBS operations through an efficient logistical structure that optimizes everything from the selection of cattle at supplying units to the distribution of products throughout Australia, as well as the transport of containers to ports for export.

JBS Carriers adopts methods aimed at guaranteeing the safety and preservation of cattle quality during transport and preserving the characteristics of end products at the moment of distribution, transporting each of the products of our mix in modern vehicles that provide adequate temperature conditions. JBS Carriers also develops cost control and economy-of-scale mechanisms to optimize operational efficiencies.

About the Role

JBS Carriers are currently seeking experienced Livestock Drivers to support the transportation of cattle between feedlots, saleyards, paddocks and abattoirs. These positions are full-time and can be based out of Tamworth or the Griffith/Riverina region in New South Wales, or Toowoomba in Queensland. Applications from around these regions will also be considered.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Transporting cattle in accordance with the NSW Livestock Loading Scheme, JBS Australia Livestock Transportation Requirements and Animal Welfare Guidelines
• Ensuring the efficient operation of the Prime Mover and associated equipment  
• Completing daily pre-start checks on vehicles before operating 
• Ensuring compliance with all Road Transport Requirements COR and NHVR 
• Operating under Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) 
• Ensuring compliance with OH&S and Environmental Regulations
• Ensuring compliance with Road Transport Requirements and Laws 
• Adhering to Workplace Health and Safety Requirements

About You 

• Current Multi-Combination (MC) Driver’s License
• Previous experience as an MC Driver (ideally 2 years)
• Previous experience transporting livestock or livestock handling experience 
• Sound Traffic History Report 
• Sound Livestock Handling Skills
• Hold a Basic Fatigue Management Certification or willing to obtain
• Good work ethic
• Physically able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs as well as undertake manual labour (e.g. loading and unloading cattle at various facilities)
• Knowledge of the above locations advantageous
• Ability to work across a 7 day period including weekends

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

• Full-time driving rate up to 0.5900 CPK plus allowances
• Casual driving rate up to 0.6785 CPK plus allowances

Interested? APPLY NOW!