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