Pen Riders | Koojan Downs | WA

Love cattle, fresh air, and a job where no two days are the same? We’re on the lookout for motivated Pen-Riders to join our team. If you’re not afraid of a bit of dust and mud, a few early starts, and the occasional stubborn animal, we’d love to hear from you.

Koojan Downs feeding facility is located 25kms 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. 

Reporting to the Livestock Manager this opportunity will suit a self-motivated person who is hands on and is passionate about the agriculture industry. You will have a strong work ethic and be willing to learn and contribute to the team.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Carrying out all day-to-day livestock operations at Koojan Downs, including stock husbandry and all aspects of cattle health.

• Ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Communication with the other members of the crew and facility management.

• Unload and load cattle into and out of the facility for processing.

• Supporting the Livestock Manager to coordinate and perform the movement of cattle.

• Recording of cattle movements and treatments in livestock management software.

• Ability to pen ride to observe the welfare of the animals daily.

• Administering medicine or performing simple welfare tasks on an animal.

• Ability to undertake autopsy of deceased animals to identify cause of death.

• Other duties as required.

• Must be a capable and experienced horse rider with at least 12 months of experience.

• 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.

• Computer skills.

• Attention to detail.

• 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: Furnished house supplied on site, 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.

Please press ‘Apply’ and submit your covering letter and resume to join one of Western Australia’s largest agri-food businesses.  To find out more and to have a confidential chat, please call Kass on:  0487-574-906.

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

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