Saleyards Assistant • Part time – up to 48 hours per fortnight, temporary (6 months) • Band 3 – $65,959 per annum, pro‑ra + 12% superannuation
About Us: The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
About the Role: Support the Technical Officer – Operations in the effective management and day‑to‑day operation of the Saleyards, ensuring its facilities, services and activities are maintained to a high standard to meet the needs of users and Council.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in the livestock industry and livestock exchange operations.
- Ability to develop spreadsheets.
- A sound knowledge of industry related standards.
- A sound knowledge of OH&S; principals.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Negotiated start and finish times.
We have generous leave entitlements including:
- 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
- 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
- Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
- Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
- Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
- Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
- Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Annual Flu Vaccinations.
- Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.
We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:
- Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
- Access to study leave.
- On the job training.
And the bonuses:
- Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
- 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".
- Recognition awards for years of service.
For further information about this position, please contact Brian Doyle – Manager – Operations on 0438 266 965.
Applications close 9am, Monday 26 October 2026.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider adaptable working arrangements.