Weighing and Scanning Officer - Livestock Exchange
Compensation:Hourly Rate AUD $***** - $*****
Employment type:Casual - Pool
Work Arrangement:On-site
We are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria.
With a workforce of passionate, multiskilled community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
A unique blend of nature, arts, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
The Opportunity
East Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a reliable and detail‐focusedWeighing and Scanning Officerto join our team at the East Gippsland Livestock Exchange on a casual basis.
This role plays an important part in ensuring livestock movements are accurately scanned, weighed and recorded, supporting industry compliance, traceability and community confidence in saleyard operations.
Successful applicants will need to complete a national police check and pre-employment medical.
Key responsibilities include:
As a Weighing and Scanning Officer, you will work in the weigh house and yards to:
Scan and weigh livestock using fixed and hand‐held equipment
Accurately enter livestock, sale and movement data into Council systems
Process NLIS transactions and National Vendor Declarations
Provide timely and accurate information to agents, buyers, vendors and regulators
Support sale day operations and auditing requirements
Work safely and collaboratively in a fast‐paced, operational environment
This is ahands‐on role,



well suited to someone who enjoys practical work, accuracy and contributing to a smooth sale day operation.
What we're looking for:
We're looking for someone with
Experience or an interest in working in agricultural environments
Solid attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
Confidence using computers and learning new systems
Good communication skills and a customer‐focused approach
The ability to work well as part of a team, particularly in busy environments
Flexibility to start early when required, including very early starts (as early as 2:00am on Fridays only)
Experience with saleyard operations, livestock identification or industry regulations is desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why you'll love EGSC:
Work-Life Balance:
Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Casual hours to give you work-life flexibility
Casual hourly rate of $****** per hour plus superannuation with built in yearly increases, plus applicable penalty rates for work outside ordinary hours (6.00pm to 6.00am, Monday to Friday)
Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
Questions?
ContactKylie Ward, Commercial Business Coordinatoron************
Applications close at 11:45pm on13 October ****
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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