Feedmill Leading Hand | Koojan Downs | WA

Are you excited by the idea of living and working in a remote, picturesque location?

If you love to work outdoors and have a passion for animal welfare then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Feedmill Leading Hand to join our expanding business. Working on a 10:4 permanent roster, you will be a part of a team to operate the feeding facility near Moora, WA. This is WA’s largest feeding facility and is designed to supply Harvest Road’s processing facility, Harvey Beef.  

You will support the Feedmill Manager by leading and training employees to ensure the optimal performance of feeding program and milling facility to promote optimal growth in the cattle.  You will be a self-motivated person who is hands on and passionate about the agriculture industry. You will also have a strong work ethic and be willing to learn and contribute to the team.

Please note:

• These are permanent positions, those on short term/working holiday visas will not be considered.

• You will need to have a current driver’s licence and own transport.

The Koojan Downs feeding facility is located 30kms from Moora and 160kms north of Perth. Koojan Downs is part of the integrated beef supply chain for Harvest Road.  This integrated beef supply chain ranges from north to southwest of Western Australia and is based on best-practice ecological planning and animal welfare management.

• Support the Feedmill Manager to ensure mill and feeding operations are run efficiently to optimise feed intake, maximise production and minimise operating costs.

• The ability to learn feed allocation.

• Report to Feedmill Manager any staffing or production issues in a timely manner.

• Lead a team of 7-10 members to ensure the mill team maintains a high level of quality control in accordance with quality management standards implemented by Harvest Road.

• Supervise and train current and new staff.

• Coordinate daily/weekly planning of activities.

• Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Work as part of a middle management team to achieve common production targets on daily basis.

• Perform other tasks and duties as required from time to time as required by the needs of the business.

• Other duties as required.

• Must have a driver’s licence and own transport.

• Willingness to work on a roster basis (10:4).

• Agricultural knowledge and cattle experience essential.

• Constantly demonstrate commitment to safe working practices and animal welfare.

• Able to work autonomously or as part of a team.

• Motivated and hard-working, willing to contribute to the Harvest Road team culture.

• Proficiency with computers.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to carry out physically demanding work – lifting, carrying, digging, pushing, pulling.

• Possess sufficient fitness level to carry out required tasks.

• Lifestyle: Escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and immerse yourself in a peaceful, remote environment.

• Accommodation: Accommodation located nearby, providing you with a comfortable and convenient living space.

• Community: Be a part of a friendly, close-knit community, where support is always at hand.

• Work-Life Balance: Experience a balanced lifestyle, where work and leisure coexist harmoniously.

• Competitive Remuneration: Industry standards are our baseline. We take into account your individual experience and skills to ensure you are being rewarded fairly for what you bring to the role

Join a company that is passionate about the animal welfare and the beef industry, and who fosters a supportive workplace culture where people are valued.

Please follow the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application to join one of Western Australia’s largest agri-food businesses.

Check out https://www.harvestroad.com/careers/ to learn more about our values and other career opportunities.