Livestock Coordinator

RLX; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fuel discounts 10c at IOR locations

30% discount from Ringers Western

Corporate rate with JB HI-FI

Job summary

RLX invites applications for a livestock yard role at the Leongatha site, located at 670 South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra VIC. The role covers movement, handling and deliveries of Prime and Store cattle, plus associated sale day tasks and facility maintenance.

Essential experience includes livestock handling and adherence to animal welfare standards, with a valid driver’s license, First Aid, and firearms licensure where applicable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in livestock handling and sale yard processes.
• Commitment to animal welfare and safe work practices in a sale yard environment.
• Holder of a current state driver’s license.
• First Aid Certificate and, if applicable, a firearms license.
• Understanding of low-stress stock handling techniques.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and meet the physical demands of a sale yard role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of livestock within the facility.
• Manage Prime and Store cattle deliveries.
• Undertake feeding of livestock and assist in sale day activities.
• Pre-sale scanning, post-sale weighing, and delivery for cattle sales.
• Reconcile animals sold and delivered; assist with sale day accounting and administration.
• Coordinate cleaning and maintenance of cattle and sheep facilities; conduct welfare checks.

Skills

Livestock handling

Sale yard processes

Animal welfare

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Education

Current State Drivers License

First Aid Certificate

Firearms License

Job description

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is a leading agriculture organisation with core strengths of Infrastructure Management, stock handling and sales services, our operations are located throughout the eastern seaboard. This role is located at 670 South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra VIC, EVLX formerly (VLE).

EVLX joined the RLX portfolio in 2026, after being operated by Victorian Livestock Exchange since opening at the Leongatha site in 2006.

Leongatha was the largest throughput saleyard in Victoria in four of the past five years, with almost a quarter of reported saleyard cattle in Victoria transacted through the site in FY25, hosting weekly Prime and Store Cattle sales along with seasonal Sheep sales.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the movement of livestock within the facility.
• Manage both Prime and Store cattle deliveries.
• Undertake the feeding of livestock.
• Assist in various sale day activities, including pre-sale scanning of livestock, post-sale weighing, and delivery for cattle sales. receiving, drafting and mouthing cattle.
• Reconcile animals sold and delivered.
• Assist with accounting and administration of sale day activities as required.
• Coordinate, organise and complete the general cleaning and maintenance of the site, with a focus on weekly cleaning of cattle and sheep facilities.
• Comply with and conduct regular animal welfare checks.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Livestock Manager.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in livestock handling (Essential) and sale yard processes
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of animal welfare and safe work practices in a sale yard environment
• Current State Drivers License
• First Aid Certificate
• Firearms License
• Humane Destruction of Animals
• Low Stress Stock Handling
• Ability to undertake manual activities and meet the physical demands of a sale yard working environment.
• A supportive team environment where your opinion and voice are heard and respected.
• The chance to work in a dynamic and rewarding industry.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• 10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all IOR locations
• 30% discount from Ringers Western
• Corporate rate with JB HI-FI

Please note this role requires a Q fever vaccination or a willingness to get one.