At a Glance
- Tasks: Ride company horses to manage cattle and ensure animal welfare.
- Company: Join Greenmountain Food Processing, a leader in livestock care.
- Benefits: Stable employment, weekend penalty rates, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal welfare while enjoying outdoor work.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in pen riding or livestock roles; strong horse handling skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Pen Rider with strong cattle handling skills and a genuine commitment to animal welfare? Greenmountain Food Processing is seeking an experienced Pen Rider to join our livestock team at Coominya, riding company-provided horses as part of the role.
Mandatory Requirements – Please Read Before Applying
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in pen riding, cattle handling or a closely related livestock role
- Confident and competent horse riding ability
- Strong cattle drafting and stock handling skills
- Experience with livestock treatments such as vaccination and drenching
- Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including Saturdays and Sundays
- Physically fit for outdoor livestock work in varying weather conditions
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Overseas applicants without unrestricted Australian work rights will not be considered.
About the Role
This is a hands‑on livestock role operating across a 7-day rotating roster. Weekend shifts form part of the normal roster, with applicable penalty rates paid for Saturday and Sunday work. Company horses are provided for pen riding duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Ride company-provided horses to inspect and manage cattle pens
- Identify cattle requiring attention and report animal health or welfare concerns promptly
- Draft and move cattle safely and calmly
- Assist with livestock vaccination, drenching and other routine animal husbandry activities
- Maintain high standards of animal welfare and humane handling at all times
- Work safely around cattle, horses, yards and livestock handling facilities
- Assist with general livestock duties as required
- Complete relevant livestock checks and records
- Follow WHS requirements, site procedures and reasonable management directions
About You
You are practical, reliable and self‑motivated, with the experience to work safely in a busy livestock operation. You can work independently, communicate effectively and contribute positively to a team environment.
Ideal Experience
- Pen riding in feedlot, station, cattle yard or intensive livestock environments
- Strong horse handling and riding skills
- Cattle drafting and low‑stress stock handling
- Recognising signs of illness, injury, lameness or distress
- Vaccination, drenching and routine livestock treatment experience
- Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively on a rotating roster
- Sound judgement and calm decision‑making around livestock
What We Offer
- 7‑day rotating roster
- Weekend penalty rates for Saturday and Sunday work
- Stable, long‑term employment with an established Queensland employer
- Practical, hands‑on work in a livestock operation
- Supportive team environment
Location
This role is based in Coominya, QLD. Applicants should live within reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate independently.
Pen Rider in Coominya employer: Greenmountain Food Processing
Greenmountain Food Processing is an excellent employer for Farmhands, offering stable, full-time positions in a supportive team environment at our Coominya operations. With a focus on employee growth and varied practical work, we provide opportunities to engage in diverse agricultural activities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and well-being. Join us for a rewarding career where your skills will be valued and developed in a well-established Queensland company.
Contact Details:
Greenmountain Food Processing Recruitment Team
