Feedlot Staff

Staff 360; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation onsite

Meals provided onsite

Job summary

Two General Feedlot Labourer and Machinery Operator roles are available at a large cattle feedlot near Moree, NSW. The positions involve feeding cattle, operating tractors, loaders, and the feed mill, with diverse duties including mustering, pen work, welding, and routine maintenance.

Casual roster involves 10 days on and 4 days off, with hourly rates starting from 33+ per hour depending on experience, and onsite accommodation and meals provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in feedlot or livestock roles desirable.
• Strong cattle handling skills and calm, patient attitude.
• Skilled in operating tractors, front-end loaders, and feed wagons.
• High attention to detail and observation skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, loaders, water trucks, and other machinery.
• Operate the feed mill and grain processing equipment.
• Mix and deliver feed to cattle.
• Clean and maintain feed bunks, troughs, and pens daily.
• Handle and process cattle including drafting, weighing, and mustering.
• Diagnose and treat sick cattle.
• Perform welding and fencing tasks as required.
• Carry out regular maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock and feeding records.
• Follow all WH&S, QA, Animal Welfare and Environmental standards and protocols.

Skills

Cattle handling

Tractor operation

Loader operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Tractor

Loader

Feed mill

Job description

2 x Cattle Feedlot Allrounders
Moree, NSW
Onsite Accommodation & Meals
Our client operates a large-scale cattle feedlot near Moree in northern NSW, alongside grazing, dryland, and irrigated cropping operations.
They are currently seeking two General Feedlot Labourers andMachinery Operators. While the primary focus will be on feeding (tractor and loader operation, mill work, and bunk management), this is a varied and hands-on role that offers exposure to other aspects of the feedlot including pen riding, processing, mustering, fencing, and welding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate tractors, loaders, water trucks, and other machinery
• Operate the feed mill and grain processing equipment
• Mix and deliver feed to cattle
• Clean and maintain feed bunks, troughs, and pens daily
• Handle and process cattle including drafting, weighing, and mustering
• Diagnose and treat sick cattle
• Perform welding and fencing tasks as required
• Carry out regular maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment
• Maintain accurate stock and feeding records
• Follow all WH&S, QA, Animal Welfare and Environmental standards and protocols

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in similar feedlot or livestock roles is highly desirable
• Strong cattle handling skills and calm, patient attitude
• Skilled in operating tractors, front-end loaders, and feed wagons
• High attention to detail and observation skills
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team
• Willingness to take on varied duties across the feedlot
• Ability to follow feeding protocols and assist with record-keeping

Position Details:

• Casualpositions, working a 10-days-on / 4-days-off roster
• Hourly rate: From $33+ per hour, depending on experience
• Accommodation and mealsprovided onsite (single-person quarters)