Livestock General Hand

JBS; Barham; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site breakfast

Utilities covered

Staff discount 50% off JBS Meats

Team BBQ

Horse allowance

Annual health checks

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a hands-on livestock handler for our Yambinya feedlot near Burraboi, NSW. You will manage daily stock movements, health checks and treatments, and maintain records while working within a supportive team and strict animal welfare standards.

This role offers on-site breakfast, utilities coverage, a team BBQ culture, and a fortnightly horse allowance. A competitive hourly rate applies, with rostering flexibility based on seasonal needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with livestock.
• Access to suitable horses and tack.
• Willingness to work a 10 on/4 off roster

Responsibilities

• Daily livestock handling including stock movements, trough/pen cleaning and maintenance, induction process, and incoming/outgoing stock movements
• Diagnosis of animal health symptoms
• Administration of animal health treatments and accurate record keeping
• Maintaining compliance with JBS Australia Policies (WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental Obligations)

Skills

Livestock handling

Teamwork

Communication

WHS compliance

Job description

JBS Australia is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in the world, with 85+ sites across Australia and New Zealand.We are driven by our mission to be the best and committed to responsibly producing products people trust and enjoy.

8,000 acres. Your judgement. Our trust!

At Yambinya Station, our cattle is across feedlot pens and open paddocks across 8,000 acres of farm. Looking after them takes more than just following instructions. It takes someone who backs themselves in the saddle and on the ground, and can confidently make the right call backed by a supportive team. If that sounds like you, we'd like to meet you! Join us and embark on an exciting career where innovation meets sustainability and team work meets autonomy.

Located near Burraboi in NSW. JBS Australia’s Yambinya feedlot is a premier facility that is looking to expand operations in the coming year, renowned for its Portoro Natural grain program, producing sustainable, hormone-free, GMO-free, and antibiotic-free beef. This feedlot plays a crucial role in JBS's high-end beef production, ensuring top-quality grain-fed cattle for discerning markets.

What you'll be doing

Daily livestock handling including stock movements, trough/pen cleaning and maintenance, induction process, and incoming/outgoing stock movements

Diagnosis of animal health symptoms

Administration of animal health treatments including accurate record keeping

Maintaining compliance with JBS Australia Policies, including but not limited to: WHS, HR, QA, and Animal Welfare & Environmental Obligations

What you bring

Previous experience working with livestock

Access to Suitable Horses and Tack

Communication, organisational & interpersonal skills

Strong commitment to animal welfare, health and nutrition

Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment

Ability & willingness to learn new skills

Willingness to work a 10 on / 4 off roster ( Roster may vary depending on the season/weather conditions and changes are at the discretion of the business.

What we offer

On-site breakfast provided

House utilities are covered = water + electricity

Staff discount including 50% off JBS Meats

Team BBQ with Team BBQ with world class Portoro

Working Horse Allowance- paid fortnightly + food + ferrier and vet charges **

Company funded Annual Health Checks (SiSu), Flu Vaccinations & our Award-Winning EAP.

• On-site physio - Monthly physio and early interventionprograms for injury management

Ready to ride into your next challenge?

Hourly rate - $35-$38 per hour + superannuation + horse allowance based on skills and expereince.