At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in livestock sales, handling, and ensure animal welfare.
- Company: Leading agriculture organisation with a focus on livestock management.
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and fuel discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in the agriculture sector.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a difference in animal welfare.
- Qualifications: Experience in livestock handling and horsemanship skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
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. This role is located at Singleton - Livestock Exchange (HRLX).
Key tasks, duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in sale day activities including:
- Pre-sale scanning of livestock;
- Receival of, loading and unloading of livestock;
- Drafting and penning of livestock;
- Post-sale weighing and delivery;
- Counting and reconciling animals sold and delivered;
- Undertake feeding of livestock;
- Other duties as directed by the Business Manager.
RLX is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all staff, clients, and visitors to our facilities. All staff are required to contribute to and promote a continuous workplace health and safety culture.
Job requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in livestock handling and sale yard processes;
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of animal welfare and safe work practices in a sale yard environment;
- Demonstrated skills in horsemanship and the ability to work livestock on horseback;
- Capable of operating feed mixer tractors and bobcat loaders;
- Ability to undertake manual activities and meet the physical demands of a sale yard working environment;
- Ability to take direction, follow policies and procedures and work well in a team as well as unsupervised;
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including staff, customers, agents and contractors;
- Ability to co-ordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Access to Employee Assistance Program and 10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all IOR locations.
Operations Officer employer: RLX
Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture at the South Eastern Livestock Exchange in Yass, NSW. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, RLX provides opportunities for leadership and innovation in the agricultural sector, alongside benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and discounts on fuel. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industry.
