Pen Rider & Livestock Specialist - Permanent, Accommodation

Paringa Feedlot; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Paringa Gold Pty Ltd in Central Queensland is seeking an experienced Pen Rider to join our growing feedlot team. You will perform daily livestock handling, stock movements, and assist with cattle processing.

The role requires horse riding with your own horses, low-stress stock handling, and a good work ethic. This is a long-term, permanent position with accommodation available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Daily livestock handling including pen riding and stock movements.
• Diagnosis of animal health symptoms.
• Administration of animal health treatments.
• Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements.
• Contributing to other areas of the livestock team.

Responsibilities

• Cattle receiving, induction, drafting and processing.
• Assisting with general feedlot operations as required.
• Possession of two own riding horses suitable for feedlot work is essential.
• Applied low-stress stock handling techniques in yard and paddock.

Skills

Livestock handling

Stock movements

Horse riding

Horsemanship

Cattle health diagnosis

Animal health treatments

Record keeping

Team player

Long-term commitment

Job description

Paringa Gold Pty Ltd in Central Queensland is seeking an experienced Pen Rider to join our growing feedlot team. You will perform daily livestock handling, stock movements, and assist with cattle processing.

The role requires horse riding with your own horses, low-stress stock handling, and a good work ethic. This is a long-term, permanent position with accommodation available for the right candidate.