Local Meat Processing & Farm Operations Specialist

Murphy Partnership Tourello; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Partnership Tourello operates a small farm-based abattoir with an attached boning and meat packing room near Ballarat. We provide contract slaughter, butchery and delivery options to producers and butchers in the Ballarat region, with growing demand as we support local supply chains.

Join our small team to assist in meat processing activities, including livestock handling, boning, bandsaw work, packing, and routine cleaning.

Qualifications

• Own transport to and from work.
• Able to work safely alone or as part of a team.
• Physically fit to meet job demands.
• Experience in meat industry preferred but not essential.
• Willing to learn and adapt; farming or trades background welcomed.
• Commitment to food safety and customer service.
• Willing to be vaccinated for Q-Fever.

Responsibilities

• Livestock handling and checks to ensure animal welfare standards are met.
• Processing of animals on the slaughter floor – stun and stick, skinning, evisceration, inspection, washing and handling.
• Boning, dicing, bandsaw and packing work as required.
• Routine and scheduled cleaning and maintenance.
• Delivery of whole or partial carcasses and meat products in Ballarat and surrounds.
• Farming, horticulture, construction or other maintenance work based on experience.

Skills

Livestock handling

Meat processing

Boning

Dicing

Packaging

Cleaning

Delivery

Farming

Job description

Murphy Partnership Tourello operates a small farm-based abattoir with an attached boning and meat packing room near Ballarat. We provide contract slaughter, butchery and delivery options to producers and butchers in the Ballarat region, with growing demand as we support local supply chains.

Join our small team to assist in meat processing activities, including livestock handling, boning, bandsaw work, packing, and routine cleaning.