Pen rider

Greenmountain Food Processing; Coominya; Presencial; AUD 65 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Weekend penalty rates

Stable Queensland employer

Supportive team environment

Resumo da oferta

Greenmountain Food Processing in Coominya, QLD, is seeking an experienced Pen Rider to join our livestock team. You will ride company-provided horses across a 7-day roster, inspecting and moving cattle, and supporting routine animal husbandry on site.

The role requires a current driver's licence, at least two years in pen riding or cattle handling, and strong welfare-focused handling. Weekend shifts carry penalty rates; sponsorship is not available.

Qualificações

• Current driver’s licence.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in pen riding or cattle handling.
• Confident and competent horse riding ability.
• Strong cattle drafting and stock handling skills.
• Experience with livestock treatments (vaccination, drenching).
• Willing to work a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Ride company-provided horses to inspect and manage cattle pens.
• Identify cattle requiring attention and report welfare concerns.
• Draft and move cattle safely and calmly.
• Assist with vaccination, drenching and routine husbandry.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and humane handling.
• Work safely around cattle, horses, yards and facilities.
• Assist with general livestock duties as required.
• Complete relevant livestock checks and records.
• Follow WHS requirements, site procedures and directions.

Conhecimentos

Pen riding

Cattle handling

Horse riding

Livestock treatment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you an experienced Pen Rider with strong cattle handling skills and a genuine commitment to animal welfare? Greenmountain Food Processing is seeking an experienced Pen Rider to join our livestock team at Coominya, riding company-provided horses as part of the role.

Mandatory Requirements – Please Read Before Applying

Current Driver’s Licence

Minimum 2 years’ experience in pen riding, cattle handling or a closely related livestock role

Confident and competent horse riding ability

Strong cattle drafting and stock handling skills

Experience with livestock treatments such as vaccination and drenching

Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including Saturdays and Sundays

Physically fit for outdoor livestock work in varying weather conditions

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Overseas applicants without unrestricted Australian work rights will not be considered.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on livestock role operating across a 7-day rotating roster. Weekend shifts form part of the normal roster, with applicable penalty rates paid for Saturday and Sunday work. Company horses are provided for pen riding duties.

Key Responsibilities

Ride company-provided horses to inspect and manage cattle pens

Identify cattle requiring attention and report animal health or welfare concerns promptly

Draft and move cattle safely and calmly

Assist with livestock vaccination, drenching and other routine animal husbandry activities

Maintain high standards of animal welfare and humane handling at all times

Work safely around cattle, horses, yards and livestock handling facilities

Assist with general livestock duties as required

Complete relevant livestock checks and records

Follow WHS requirements, site procedures and reasonable management directions

About You

You are practical, reliable and self‑motivated, with the experience to work safely in a busy livestock operation. You can work independently, communicate effectively and contribute positively to a team environment.

Ideal Experience

Pen riding in feedlot, station, cattle yard or intensive livestock environments

Strong horse handling and riding skills

Cattle drafting and low‑stress stock handling

Recognising signs of illness, injury, lameness or distress

Vaccination, drenching and routine livestock treatment experience

Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively on a rotating roster

Sound judgement and calm decision‑making around livestock

What We Offer

7‑day rotating roster

Weekend penalty rates for Saturday and Sunday work

Stable, long‑term employment with an established Queensland employer

Practical, hands‑on work in a livestock operation

Supportive team environment

Location

This role is based in Coominya, QLD. Applicants should live within reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate independently.