Mort & Co is one of Australia's most innovative privately‐owned beef cattle lot feeding, management and marketing companies, and a leading exporter of premium Australian agricultural products.
Driven by a passionate desire for quality and innovation, Mort & Co has diversified to welcome a range of complementary and sustainable business solutions in addition to strong community engagement and support for local communities.
Mort & Co's flagship feedlot at Grassdale is a world‐class facility with a strong reputation in the agricultural and beef industry. Mort & Co has taken significant steps to set the standard in environmental impact and animal welfare setting them apart as sustainable, responsible and forward thinking.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We currently have opportunities for Livestock Workers at our Grassdale Feedlot in our Livestock Health and Movements team. The key responsibilities in these roles are:
* Pen riding/walking, livestock movements, drafting, induction, processing and hospital treatments
* Assessing sick and injured cattle through pen observation and administering animal treatments
* Undertaking reporting and maintaining accurate record keeping using specialist feedlot systems
* Ensuring that cattle health, wellbeing, and performance are thoroughly monitored each day in an efficient manner and in accordance with company protocols and procedures
* Ensure all livestock operations are performed safely and in accordance with company workplace health and safety requirements, policy, procedure, compliance, and regulatory requirements
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you will have a keen interest in working with livestock and growing a career in livestock operations. You will also bring
* Experience working with livestock, with the ability to apply yourself and learn in a feedlot environment
* Experience working with horses is desirable but not essential.
* Ability and commitment to applying low‐stress cattle handling principles in cattle health and movements situations.
* Demonstrated effective verbal communication.
* Ability to work cooperatively with the team to achieve requirements of the tasks and activities required in day‐to‐day operations.
* Ability to demonstrate the Mort & Co values in all aspects of daily work.
WHY WORK WITH US?
* We care about your wellbeing, and offer a roster that supports a healthy lifestyle
* Mort & Co Employee Discounts (Meat, Fuel and Health Insurance)
* Competitive hourly rates – talk to us to learn more
* Grow Your Career in Agriculture at Mort & Co with ongoing Training and Development
OTHER INFORMATION TO KNOW
The ability to provide two horses fit for cattle work in a feedlot environment for own use would be beneficial, however it is not a mandatory requirement. If you are able to provide horses for your own use, Mort & Co supports employees with the care of horses including the payment of a horse allowance, the provision of feed for horses in work, farrier services and support with vaccinations.
As Mort & Co have a strong commitment to health and safety, for the benefit of all employees, all site roles may require you to complete a pre‐employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening), requiring successful completion prior to a formal offer being made.
If this sounds like your next career opportunity, please apply now!
Desired Skills and Experience
Certificate II or equivalent experience (experience may include working with horses and/or livestock, with the ability to apply and learn in a feedlot environment); Demonstrated relevant experience in livestock health and/or livestock movements
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