Meat/Farm worker

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

We operate a small, farm-based and licenced abattoir with an attached boning and meat packing room (25 minutes from Ballarat). Offering contract slaughter, butchery or delivery options to various small and medium producers and butchers across the Ballarat region.

Demand continues to grow as farmers and consumers alike seek to maintain and re-establish local supply chains for their meat, and we are looking for the right person to help us meet this need in the long term.

We also operate a small farm, selling meat and horticultural products directly to a group of local and loyal customers. We take pride in offering an efficient, professional and reliable service in all aspects.

About the role

Join our small team with a focus on meat processing activities. Tasks may include assisting in:

Key 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 works
• Delivery of whole or partial carcasses and meat products in Ballarat and surrounds
• Farming, horticulture, construction or other maintenance work as required based on your experience and interest in these additional tasks

About you

• Reliable and hard-working with your own means of transport to and from work
• Able to work safely and responsibly both by yourself and as part of a team
• Physically fit and strong enough to meet the high demands of the job
• Experience within the meat industry in a butchering, boning or slaughtering capacity (strongly desirable but not essential).
• If not experienced within the meat industry, good general hand skills and willingness and firm commitment to learn. Experience from a farming, trade or other background which shows that you are capable and flexible would also be highly regarded
• Take pride in your work with an understanding of food safety and customer service
• Willing to be vaccinated for Q-Fever

Flexible working arrangements – willing to consider part-time, casual, full time or sub-contracting arrangements. Well suited to someone already working in similar industries and looking to supplement their income.

Well above award rates (we expect hard working, skilled and versatile people but pay reflects this) - this can be re-negotiated as your experience grows and depending on your responsibilities

Learn skills which are increasingly sought after, providing you with long term career options

Genuine support to help you reach your career and financial goals