Feedlot Staff

Staff 360; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Staff 360 is assisting a large-scale cattle feedlot near Moree in northern NSW to recruit two General Feedlot Labourers and Machinery Operators. The roles focus on feeding cattle with tractor and loader operation, plus bunk management and associated duties.

The positions are casual, based on a 10-days-on / 4-days-off roster, with onsite accommodation and meals provided. The hourly rate starts at around $33+ depending on experience, and successful applicants will gain exposure to pen riding,

Qualifications

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

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

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Feed mill machinery

Welding equipment

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)