Pen Rider

Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

Elders are looking for a Pen Rider to join the Killara team on a permanent, full time basis.
- Killara feedlot is a modern 20,000 head feedlot located near Quirindi, on the edge of the Liverpool Plains, NSW._
- An opportunity exists for a full time Pen Rider._

**Responsibilities**:

- Daily observation, health management (including Treatment) of Livestock to ensure animal wellbeing
- Pen Riding and Horse Husbandry
- Stable Maintenance
- Cleaning and maintenance of stock water supplies
- Manual handling of animals in the feedlot
- Timely and effective receival of cattle (induction), including: vaccinating, ear tagging, drenching in accordance with relevant protocols and instructions
- Exiting cattle including diligence of animal types, completion of appropriate documentation and record keeping, weighing, scanning and drafting

About you
- A strong commitment to animal health
- Excellent horsemanship and riding capabilities
- Can provide at least 1 x Horse, maximum of 2 plus tack
- Commitment to safety and zero harm policy
- Proven problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- An understanding of animal nutrition and previous feedlot experience would be highly regarded
- Team player
- Reliable and highly motivated
- Ability to work autonomously and follow direction

About Elders

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please today.

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