Casual Livestock Hand | Clydesdale NSW - Hunter Regional

The Livestock Hand, at Hunter Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX), contributes to the efficient operations of Livestock handling & processing. 

If you are a skilled, dedicated and has a passion for working in the bustling and dynamic livestock industry look no further – we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Values

• Safety - ingrained and lived (Everyone matters)

• Integrity - in everything we do (Always do what's right)

• Responsibility - for our ways of working and it's impact (Own our decisions)

• Innovation - in ways of thinking (Think big, move forward)

The role is located at the Hunter Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) facility.

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is a leading agriculture organisation with core strengths of Infrastructure Management, stock handling and sales services, our operations are located throughout the eastern seaboard. 

• Assist with the movement of livestock within the facility.

• Assist both Prime and Store cattle deliveries.

• Undertake the feeding of livestock.

• Assist in various sale day activities, including pre-sale scanning of livestock, post-sale weighing,   and delivery for cattle sales. receiving, drafting and mouthing cattle.

• Reconcile animals sold and delivered.

• Engage in general livestock handling and husbandry

• Assist with accounting and administration of sale day activities as required.

• Coordinate, organise and complete the general cleaning and maintenance of the site, with a focus on weekly cleaning of cattle facilities.

• Comply with and conduct regular animal welfare checks.

• Perform other duties as directed by the Site Manager.

• Demonstrated experience in livestock handling and sale yard processes.

• 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.

• Capability to take direction, follow policies and procedures, and work well in a team or unsupervised.

• Effective communication skills with various stakeholders, including staff, customers, agents, and contractors.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to operate all types of farm machinery

• Ability to weld and safely operate various hand held tools

• Competitive wage commensurate with experience.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A supportive and inclusive work culture.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 10c Fuel discount on Diesel at IOR

• 30% off Ringers Western clothing

• JB HI-FI discounts

• Paid maternity leave

If you are an eager and proactive operations assistant, or you are passionate about livestock management, we invite you to apply for these roles with your resume and references via the APPLY NOW button.

• This role requires a Q fever vaccination or a willingness to get one.

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