Description:
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
“Making mabu liyan real for all, always”
People, land, culture, prosperity
Primary Partners Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd (NBY) and is the company which has management and control of Roebuck Export Depot (RED). Both live export and the ability to move cattle to southern WA in accordance with biosecurity conditions, underpins the pastoral industry of Northern WA, and RED provide a fundamental service provision to the industry. The facility has the capacity to hold over 17,000 head at any one time and is utilised by exporters and livestock agents to aggregate cattle for live export markets as well as handling transit cattle for the domestic markets. The facility operates under strict environmental and animal welfare standards and holds animal welfare in the highest regard.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Reporting to the Depot Manager, oversee all aspects of cattle management in the Roebuck Export Depot.
Key responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of cattle management in RED, in accordance with industry best practice which includes:
- Movement of cattle.
- Husbandry and welfare of cattle.
- Pen allocation.
- Feeding compliance.
- Overseeing of drafting, weighing and dipping.
- Co-ordination of receiving and load-out of cattle.
• Have a high level of communication with the Livestock Manager on daily happenings.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed to the highest level of accuracy.
• Assist with machinery operation and maintenance, as required.
• Oversee a team of stock people.
• Contribute to the provision of a safe working environment for employees, contractors and customers by:
- taking care to protect personal health and safety at work;
- not adversely affecting the health and safety of other employees and customers;
- detecting and highlighting hazards, then eliminating, controlling or logging these;
- complying with all reasonable instructions, policy, procedures and safely using equipment; and reporting any accidents or near misses which may occur.
• Balance and oversee competing demands and allocation or resources, plant and equipment across the property.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working environment and living quarters and ensure other staff adhere to these requirements.
• Conduct a respectful and constructive relationship with Traditional Indigenous Owners and groups associated with the local Indigenous community.
• Attend and satisfactorily engage in all training activities/courses on or off site
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Livestock or Depot Manager
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be sent electronically to recruitment@yawuru.org.au including a cover letter and your CV. For further information about the role, please contact John Berkefeld on 0437 203 193.
APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITON IS FILLED
There is also an Operations Administrator position available – couples encouraged to apply.