Experienced Pen Rider

$31.00 - $32.00 hourly
Full time Feedlots Pen Riders

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Pen Rider with demonstrated abilities in livestock handling skills to join the pen riding team at Wambo Feedlot.

Property Type

Feedlot

Property Description

Wambo feedlot, an expanding 16,000 SCU feedlot operation located 35 km's west of Dalby.

Start Date

Immediate Start

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Riding pens, monitoring the cattle health in line with our strong emphasis on animal welfare

  • Drafting and moving cattle

  • Diagnosis of animal health symptoms

  • Administration of animal health treatments

  • Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements

Job Requirements

The successful applicant will need to have proven experience in the following:

  • Competent horsemanship and riding skills is a must

  • General livestock handling skills

  • Drafting and moving cattle to and from pens

  • Ability to diagnose animal health symptoms

 

In order to be considered for this role, you must:

  • Be able to supply a minimum of 2 horses suitable for the position and own tack.  Please note – it is company policy that all horses entering Wambo Feedlot be Hendra Vaccinated

  • Be prepared to work within a 10 on 4 off roster

Job Benefits

  • Accommodation is available

  • Our staff receive regular training in livestock nutrition and welfare.

  • Wambo Feedlot also provide shoeing, worming, hay for stabled horses and a fortnightly horse care allowance. 

Application Details

To have the opportunity to be part of our dynamic team, please send your resume (with 2 contactable references) via the APPLY NOW button.

 
PLEASE NOTE :
  • 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.

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