Animal Health Attendant

Prime City Feedlot; Griffith City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent operation in livestock management located in Griffith, New South Wales is seeking a dedicated Livestock team member. The ideal candidate will have prior livestock handling experience and a strong commitment to animal welfare and health. Responsibilities include diagnosing health symptoms, administering treatments, and ensuring compliance with operational policies. Competitive pay starts at $29.50 per hour, with training and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Permanent wage starting at $29.50 per hour

Uniform and PPE provided

Temporary on-site accommodation

Retail discounts with national partners

Health insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Previous livestock handling and/or feedlot experience required.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, health, and nutrition is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis of animal health symptoms.
• Administration of animal health treatments.
• Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements.
• Daily livestock handling including drafting of cattle.
• Maintaining compliance with JBS policies and obligations.

Skills

Previous livestock handling

Strong commitment to animal welfare

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Feedlot Operations

Job description

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern New South Wales, JBS Australia’s Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility at Yanco. Employing approximately 35 team members, Prime City Feedlot has a strong reputation for producing premium quality grain-fed beef.

The 6,225 ha of dryland and irrigation farm onsite at Prime City supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

Why work for JBS?

• Starting permanent wage of $29.50 p / h
• Certificate III in Feedlot Operations; national recognised qualification for eligible employees Learn on the job, no cost to you!
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Temporary on-site accommodation available for suitable applicants
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

The JBS Prime City Feedlot is currently recruiting for a highly motivated, experienced self-starter to join our dedicated and experienced Livestock team.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Diagnosis of animal health symptoms
• Administration of animal health treatments
• Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
• Daily livestock handling including drafting of cattle
• Maintaining compliance with JBS Australia policies, including but not limited to : WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental obligations

About You

• Previous livestock handling and / or Feedlot experience
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, health & nutrition
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
• Communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills

Interested? APPLY NOW!

For further information, please contact Tracy Oddy (Livestock Supervisor) 0437 264 688.