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EMERALD

LEADING HAND

QLD

OUTCROSS AGRI-SERVICES

Managing the sale of over 1.5 million head of cattle and over 2 million sheep each year, Outcross Agri-Services operate at some of the largest selling centres in Australia including Casino, Roma, Dubbo, Blackall, Wagga, Forbes, Yass, Mortlake, Hamilton and Moss Vale.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Salary package to be negotiated with suitable applicant

Start:

Hiring Now

Expires:

Until position filled

Job Description:

  • The Leading Hand (Emerald) is responsible for assisting in completing current contracts that exist, maintaining relationships within the industry, and supporting the State Manager.

  • This involves having a solid understanding of livestock and Saleyard procedures, WHS policies and procedures, understanding software features and functionality, having a strong ability to problem solve, and skills in communicating effectively within the team.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

The Leading Hand will assist the State Manager and will be responsible for:

  • Staff Liaison - oversee staff suitability and staff wellbeing at Emerald Saleyard. This will involve planning for staffing levels, rosters, managing the recruitment, selection and induction process (including safety inductions and site walks) and working with staff to foster a productive and nurturing work environment.

  • Being the contact point for any ideas, concerns or complaints

  • WHS compliance including overseeing the safety requirements for staff

  • Facilitate “Toolbox” meetings prior to each sale

  • Managing the upkeep of equipment

  • Organising the weekly pen draw on behalf of agents

  • Allocating staff to shifts on non-sale days for loading and unloading cattle

  • Liaising with council and agents

  • Working with the team on sale day

  • Working independently on non-sale days

Job Requirements:

  • Prior exposure to livestock or the agricultural industry is highly desirable

  • Understanding of WHS requirements

  • Good communication and relationship-building skills

  • Knowledge of saleyards and their related processes

  • Willingness to learn processes and understand procedures

  • Organised and proficient in time-management

  • Strong problem solving skills

Job Benefits:

  • Outcross are committed to the Professional Development of our staff, we encourage staff to participate in programs that enable them to enhance their skill set and experience across the industry. 

  • Current Outcross bases are Roma (QLD), Casino (NSW), Yass (NSW) and Mortlake (Victoria). Outcross have a wide range of contracts throughout QLD, NSW, Victoria, and NT. Completion of these contracts involves teamwork to ensure jobs are adequately staffed and provides opportunities for staff to experience different regions of Australia.


If this is something that interests you and you have the relevant skills and experience, please email your resume along with 2 contactable references to Mark Buttenshaw at jobs@outcross.com.au or call 0427 866 638 for more information.


PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a permanent position and is NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers).

  • Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.

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