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Induction Hand

1/12/2026

The role involves preparing and completing activities to induct new cattle into the feedlot, including weighing and administering treatments. Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with JBS policies and assisting with livestock handling.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company. The company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world and the second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australian operation came under JBS ownership in 2007. In Australia, JBS owns some of the largest and most technologically advanced production facilities in strategic locations for access to livestock. JBS owns and operates 10 processing facilities and six feedlots across Australia, as well as Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer Primo Foods, and Andrews Meat Industries, a high-value meat cutting and case-ready production facility. JBS Australia also owns and operates a wholesale division, D.R. Johnston; an international meat and by-products trading business, Swift & Company Trade Group; and are the majority shareholder in the leading automation technology company, Scott Technology. Today, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries, while also maintaining a significant market share in the domestic beef and lamb market.
About the Role

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

 

Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern New South Wales, JBS Australia’s Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility at Yanco. Employing approximately 35 team members, Prime City Feedlot has a strong reputation for producing premium quality grain-fed beef.

The 6,225 ha of dryland and irrigation farm onsite at Prime City supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

 

Why work for JBS?

  • Starting permanent wage of $29.50 p/h
  • Certificate III in Feedlot Operations; national recognised qualification for eligible employees Learn on the job, no cost to you!
  • Temporary accommodation available for suitable candidates
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • Retail discounts with national partners
  • Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities

 

About the Role

The JBS Prime City Feedlot is currently recruiting for a highly motivated, experienced self-starter to join our dedicated and experienced Livestock team.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Prepare and complete all necessary activities to induct new cattle into the feedlot, including: weighing, administering animal treatments and conducting animal breed/type assessments
  • Completing paperwork and documentation associated with entry cattle
  • Cleaning of the feedlot receival holding pens
  • Assisting the broader team with livestock handling across the feedlot
  • Maintaining compliance with JBS Australia policies, including but not limited to: WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental obligations

 

About You

  • Communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong commitment to animal welfare, health & nutrition
  • Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
  • Previous cattle handling skills would be favourable, however not essential as on-the-job training is provided
  • Ability and willingness to learn new skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

 

 

Interested? APPLY NOW!

 

For further information, please contact Tracy Oddy (Livestock Supervisor) 0437 264 688.

Key Skills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnimal WelfareCattle HandlingTeamworkFast-Paced Learning
Categories
AgricultureFood & BeverageEnvironmental & SustainabilityTradesManufacturing
Benefits
Health InsuranceUniform and PPE ProvidedOngoing Training and Career Development OpportunitiesRetail Discounts
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