Location: Stawell, VIC

Work Type: Full-Time | 5 Days / 38–40 Hours per Week (8-hour shifts)

Roster: Sunday to Thursday preferred (flexibility can be discussed)

About the Opportunity

Looking for a hands-on role where your livestock handling skills are valued and rewarded?

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Livestock Drover to join our lairage team. Offering a solid $70,000 salary and secure full-time hours, this position plays an integral part in the smooth, day-to-day operations of our facility. Whether you are experienced in the yards or have a solid foundation with stock and are looking to grow, we provide the training and support you need to succeed.

(Note: Working dogs are not required for this role.)

What You’ll Be Doing

Working outdoors in a structured, team-oriented setting, your key responsibilities will include:

- Livestock Movement & Care: Safely unloading, counting, penning, and moving stock through the yards, pens, and paddocks; drafting livestock as needed.

- Welfare & Fit-for-Slaughter Checks: Monitoring stock condition closely to ensure all animals are treated humanely, identifying any welfare concerns, and confirming fitness for processing.

- Paperwork & Compliance: Verifying National Vendor Declarations (NVDs) and incoming livestock documentation upon delivery.

- Yard Maintenance: General housekeeping across the facility, including cleaning pens, checking water troughs,



and reporting yard damage or maintenance needs.

- Safety & Standards: Maintaining high standards of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Animal Welfare protocols at all times.

What We’re Looking For

- Livestock Experience: Prior hands-on experience handling livestock is preferred. Even basic experience is welcomed we are happy to provide comprehensive training for the right attitude.

- Physical Capability: Comfortable with physically demanding work and handling fast-paced peak periods in outdoor yard conditions.

- Safety & Welfare Mindset: A genuine commitment to low-stress stock handling and workplace health and safety.

- Reliability: Punctual, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.

- Roster Flexibility: Availability for 8-hour shifts across 5 days, ideally on a Sunday–Thursday schedule.

What We Offer

- Competitive Pay

- Career Growth: Comprehensive training in low-stress livestock handling, site safety, and processing standards.

- Consistent Routine: Regular 8-hour shifts with a predictable schedule.

- Supportive Team: A practical, hard-working crew focused on safety and quality stock management.

How to Apply

If you are ready for a steady role working with livestock, apply today with your updated resume detailing your experience.

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