Feedlot Staff

Staff 360; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking two General Feedlot Labourers and Machinery Operators for a large cattle feedlot near Moree, NSW. The roles involve operating tractors, loaders, and milling equipment, feeding cattle, and managing bunks and pens.

The position offers on-site accommodation and meals with a 10-days-on/4-days-off roster, casual hourly pay, and opportunities to gain hands-on experience across drafting, mustering, fencing, welding, and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in feedlot or livestock roles is highly desirable.
• Strong cattle handling skills and calm, patient attitude.
• 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

Machinery operation

Record-keeping

Tools

Tractors

Front-end loaders

Feed wagons

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)