Animal Health Foreperson

JBS Australia Group; Griffith; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Uniforms and PPE provided

Training and career development

Job summary

JBS Australia Group is seeking an experienced Animal Health Foreperson at the Prime City Feedlot in southern NSW.

You will lead the Animal Health team, coordinate day-to-day livestock care, administer and record treatments, and manage inventory while ensuring compliance with company protocols and WHS standards. A strong leader with animal welfare focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous livestock handling and/or feedlot experience.
• A strong commitment to animal welfare, health and nutrition.
• Experience leading and coordinating teams, including managing team performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach with strong self-motivation, planning skills and initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage, support and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Animal Health team and oversee day-to-day care of livestock.
• Record treatments and compliance with JBS treatment protocols.
• Manage inventory: calibrations, auditing and stocktakes.
• Lead, engage and develop the team to ensure a positive working environment.
• Ensure WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare and Environmental requirements are met.

Skills

Livestock handling

Team leadership

Communication

Planning

Animal welfare

Job description

About the Role

The JBS Prime City Feedlot is currently recruiting an experienced Animal Health Foreperson to join our leadership team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Livestock Supervisor, this role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for animal care and welfare who is looking to develop and progress their career with an industry-leading organisation.

Working closely with the Livestock Supervisor, you will coordinate the Animal Health team and oversee the day-to-day handling and care of livestock, including pen riding, livestock acclimation, hospital treatments and post-mortems. You will ensure animal treatments are administered and accurately recorded in line with JBS treatment protocols, while also managing inventory requirements including calibrations, auditing and stocktakes. A key focus of the role will be leading, engaging and developing your team, creating a positive and proactive working environment while ensuring compliance with JBS Australia’s WHS, HR, Quality Assurance, Animal Welfare and Environmental requirements.

About You

• Previous livestock handling and/or feedlot experience
• A strong commitment to animal welfare, health and nutrition
• Experience leading and coordinating teams, including managing team performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach with strong self-motivation, planning skills and initiative
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage, support and develop others

Why Join JBS?

• Competitive salary + excellent horse care allowances and benefits for eligible candidates
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products ordered through our site team
• Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
• Retail discounts through The Ambassador Card, Australia’s premier member benefits program
• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
• Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
• 15% off Dell Technologies products
• Discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
• 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans
• Novated leasing options, subject to eligibility criteria

Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern NSW, the JBS Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility. 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.

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