Are you an experienced Pen Rider with strong cattle handling skills and a genuine commitment to animal welfare? Greenmountain Food Processing is seeking an experienced Pen Rider to join our livestock team at Coominya, riding company-provided horses as part of the role.

Mandatory Requirements – Please Read Before Applying

Current Driver’s Licence

Minimum 2 years’ experience in pen riding, cattle handling or a closely related livestock role

Confident and competent horse riding ability

Strong cattle drafting and stock handling skills

Experience with livestock treatments such as vaccination and drenching

Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including Saturdays and Sundays

Physically fit for outdoor livestock work in varying weather conditions

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Overseas applicants without unrestricted Australian work rights will not be considered.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on livestock role operating across a 7-day rotating roster. Weekend shifts form part of the normal roster, with applicable penalty rates paid for Saturday and Sunday work. Company horses are provided for pen riding duties.

Key Responsibilities

Ride company-provided horses to inspect and manage cattle pens

Identify cattle requiring attention and report animal health or welfare concerns promptly

Draft and move cattle safely and calmly

Assist with livestock vaccination, drenching and other routine animal husbandry activities





Maintain high standards of animal welfare and humane handling at all times

Work safely around cattle, horses, yards and livestock handling facilities

Assist with general livestock duties as required

Complete relevant livestock checks and records

Follow WHS requirements, site procedures and reasonable management directions

About You

You are practical, reliable and self‑motivated, with the experience to work safely in a busy livestock operation. You can work independently, communicate effectively and contribute positively to a team environment.

Ideal Experience

Pen riding in feedlot, station, cattle yard or intensive livestock environments

Strong horse handling and riding skills

Cattle drafting and low‑stress stock handling

Recognising signs of illness, injury, lameness or distress

Vaccination, drenching and routine livestock treatment experience

Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively on a rotating roster

Sound judgement and calm decision‑making around livestock

What We Offer

7‑day rotating roster

Weekend penalty rates for Saturday and Sunday work

Stable, long‑term employment with an established Queensland employer

Practical, hands‑on work in a livestock operation

Supportive team workplace

Location

This role is based in Coominya, QLD. Applicants should live within reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate independently.

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📌 Pen rider (Coominya)
🏢 Greenmountain Food Processing
📍 Coominya