About Us

Western Meat Packers Group is an established Western Australian meat-processing business with operations across meat processing, packing, cold storage, and distribution.

Our Cowaramup operation is a class-leading beef abattoir and processing facility located in Western Australia’s South West. The site operates within a complex and highly regulated environment, supported by dedicated production, maintenance, quality assurance, work health and safety, livestock, and operational teams.

About the Opportunity

Western Meat Packers are seeking skilled and reliable Meat Workers to join our meat processing team in Cowaramup, Western Australia. We welcome applications from experienced boners, slicers, and slaughterers.

You will perform skilled meat processing work appropriate to your experience and assigned position, with a focus on product quality, protected working practices, and food hygiene.

Your responsibilities will include

· Performing skilled slaughtering and carcass dressing, or boning and slicing, according to your assigned role.

· Preparing carcasses for processing, including removing hides and internal organs where relevant to slaughtering duties.

· Separating meat from bones and cutting meat into the required portions and specifications.

· Trimming excess fat, damaged tissue and other unwanted material while maintaining product quality and yield.

· Safely operating relevant processing equipment and maintaining sharp, clean, and sanitised knives.

· Following food safety, hygiene, workplace safety, and applicable animal welfare procedures.





· Identifying and reporting product defects, contamination risks, and equipment faults.

About You

We are looking for applicants with:

· At least one year of relevant work experience in skilled slaughtering, boning, or slicing within a commercial meat processing establishment.

· A relevant Certificate III in Meat Processing, or equivalent training and demonstrated skills.

· Strong knife handling skills and attention to cutting accuracy and product quality.

· An understanding of safe meat handling and hygiene requirements.

· The ability to work reliably within a production team and follow workplace instructions.

· Availability to work full-time 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at our Cowaramup location.

The position offers a base salary of AUD $71,500 per annum plus superannuation. Overtime, penalty rates and allowances will be paid additionally where applicable under the relevant award or enterprise agreement. Paid leave and other employment entitlements apply.

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights before commencing employment.

To apply, submit your résumé and a brief statement outlining your relevant skills, qualifications, and employment experience through this platform.

Western Meat Packers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds.

Applications close: 4pm: Monday 9 November 2026

Pay: $71,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Skilled Meat Worker (Cowaramup)
🏢 Western Meat Packers
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