Operations Officer- Livestock Hand

Regional Livestock Exchanges; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fuel discount at IOR locations

Job summary

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is seeking an Operations Officer for a casual role located at the Central Victoria Livestock Exchange facility in Miners Rest, VIC. The position is 2 days per week and provides support to the Operations Manager in day-to-day operations of RLX facilities.

Key duties include livestock feeding, site cleaning and maintenance, and assisting with sale yard processes. The role emphasizes safe work practices and teamwork, with additional responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in livestock handling and sale yard processes.
• Commitment to animal welfare and safe work practices in a sale yard.
• Ability to work both in a team and unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Undertake feeding of livestock.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the site, water troughs, truck wash and sediment trap.
• Contribute to other duties as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Promote a safe and healthy workplace and participate in safety culture.

Skills

Livestock handling

Safety culture

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Bobcat experience

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 the Central Victoria Livestock Exchange (CVLX) facility, located on Sunraysia Hwy, Miners Rest VIC

About the Role:

This position is a casual position for 2 days a week. OperationsOfficer provides support and assistance to the Operations Manager in the day to day operations of Regional Livestock Exchange or sale yard facilities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake feeding of livestock;
• Assist with the general cleaning and maintenance of the site including cleaning and maintenance of water troughs, truck wash and sediment trap and fence maintenance;
• Other duties as directed by the Operations Manager or Assistant Manager; and
• RLX is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all staff, clients, and visitors to our facilities.
• All staff are required to contribute to and promote a continuous workplace health and safety culture.

What you will bring

• Bobcat experience is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in livestock handling and sale yard processes;
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of animal welfare and safe work practices in a sale yard environment;
• Ability to undertake manual activities and meet the physical demands of a sale yard working environment;
• Ability to take direction, follow policies and procedures and work well in a team as well as unsupervised;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including staff, customers, agents and contractors; and
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• 10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all IOR locations