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 670 South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra VIC, EVLX formerly (VLE).
EVLX joined the RLX portfolio in 2026, after being operated by Victorian Livestock Exchange since opening at the Leongatha site in 2006.
Leongatha was the largest throughput saleyard in Victoria in four of the past five years, with almost a quarter of reported saleyard cattle in Victoria transacted through the site in FY25, hosting weekly Prime and Store Cattle sales along with seasonal Sheep sales.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate the movement of livestock within the facility.
Manage both Prime and Store cattle deliveries.
Undertake the feeding of livestock.
Assist in various sale day activities, including pre-sale scanning of livestock, post-sale weighing, and delivery for cattle sales. receiving, drafting and mouthing cattle.
Sheep sale day activities including RFID management.
Reconcile animals sold and delivered.
Engage in general livestock handling.
Assist with accounting and administration of sale day activities as required.
Coordinate,
organise and complete the general cleaning and maintenance of the site, with a focus on weekly cleaning of cattle and sheep facilities.
Comply with and conduct regular animal welfare checks.
Perform other duties as directed by the Livestock Manager.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in livestock handling (Essential) and sale yard processes
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of animal welfare and safe work practices in a sale yard workplace
Current State Drivers License
First Aid Certificate
Firearms License
Humane Destruction of Animals
Low Stress Stock Handling
Fire Warden Training
Ability to undertake manual activities and meet the physical demands of a sale yard working setting.
Benefits:
A supportive team setting where your opinion and voice are heard and respected.
The chance to work in a dynamic and rewarding industry.
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Free Comprehensive Life Insurance
10c discount on Fuel (Diesel) at all IOR locations
30% discount from Ringers Western
Corporate rate with JB HI-FI
Please note this role requires a Q fever vaccination or a willingness to get one.
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