Feedlot Staff

Staff 360; Nowra; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Meals provided onsite

Job summary

Staff 360 is recruiting on behalf of a client near Moree, NSW for two General Feedlot Labourers and Machinery Operators. The role focuses on feeding cattle using tractors, loaders, and the feed mill, with duties spanning bunk management, animal handling, and occasional welding or fencing.

These casual positions offer an onsite roving roster of 10 days on, 4 days off, with onsite accommodation and meals. Pay starts from 33 AUD per hour, commensurate with experience, and you will join a hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience in feedlot or livestock roles is preferred.
• Ability to follow feeding protocols and maintain records.
• Strong cattle handling skills and calm, patient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, loaders, water trucks and other equipment.
• Run the feed mill and grain processing equipment.
• Mix and deliver feed to cattle and keep bunks clean.
• Draft, weigh, and muster cattle as required.
• Carry out routine maintenance and record-keeping for stock and feeding.
• Follow WHS, QA, and animal welfare protocols.

Skills

Tractor operation

Loader operation

Feed mill operation

Cattle handling

Tools

Front-end Loader

Welding tools

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

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