Livestock Manager

Are you a skilled and dedicated Livestock professional with a passion for working in the bustling and dynamic livestock industry? Look no further – we have the perfect opportunity for you!

You will be working in the Barnawartha North, Yarra Valley & High Country region's in Victoria.

NVLX is one of Victoria's premier cattle selling facilities, with a five year average throughput of 136,000, and 156,000 in FY24. The annual feature weaner sales in the first week of January are a highlight and watched by all in the cattle industry as a benchmark opening of the southern weaner season, and 2025 saw a record 18,000 cattle through these sales over 5 days

NVLX is positioned in a region that has a reputation as a natural hub for cattle breeding, backgrounding, fattening and feedlots, is ideally placed on major livestock transport networks to all areas of Victoria and New South Wales and has a very strong agency base with diversity of corporate and private companies.

• Demonstrate the company values in all interactions – internally and externally, comply with all company policies

• Actively contribute a working environment free from discrimination, harassment and bullying

• Coordinate and manage business and facility operations and compliance in accordance with livestock movement and scanning contracts.

• Manage sale day activities ensuring the efficient throughput of livestock (pre-sale scanning of livestock and post -sale weighing), monitor and measure sale day financial outcome.

• Manage both Prime and Store cattle deliveries.

• Ensure any potential animal welfare incidents are addressed, reported and recorded.

• Coordinate maintenance activities and documentation to ensure the site is maintained to a high standard.

• Demonstrated experience in livestock handling and sale yard processes.

• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of animal welfare and safe work practices in a sale yard environment.

• Ability to undertake manual activities and meet the physical demands of a sale yard working environment.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to details.

• Willingness to work in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.

• Attractive remuneration package depending on skills and experience.

• An exciting time to become a part of the RLX team and organisation!

Excited about this opportunity? Submit your CV to be considered for this dynamic role. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
 
Employer questions:
Your application will include the following questions:

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. How many years' experience do you have in Livestock Management?
3. Do you have a First Aid Certificate?
4. Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
5. Please note: this role requires a Q fever vaccination or a willingness to get one.
    

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.
• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.