Work Type:
Full time | 5 Days / ***** Hours per Week (8-hour shifts)
Roster:
Sunday to Thursday preferred (flexibility can be discussed)
Location:
Stawell, VIC
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 stable 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.
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📌 Stawell - Drover Lairage
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