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Livestock Officer

Bindaree Food Group
Cooma, NSW, Australia
A$28.36 p/h + super + training
Below market
Farming, Animals & Conservation → Farm Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 15 days ago


You will play a hands-on role in the Cooma cattle yards, keeping livestock moving safely, yards clean and organised, and records accurate so the whole plant can run smoothly and meet animal welfare standards every day.

What’s on offer

  • Weekly payroll in a stable, long-term role with a well-established Australian business.
  • Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.
  • Access to a Salary Packaging Benefits Program.
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (Bindaree Care) for staff and their immediate family.
  • Access to Flare benefits, with discounts at well-known Australian retailers.
  • A referral program, rewarding you and your referral up to $4,500^
  • Work at one of Australia's most iconic beef producers!

How you’ll contribute:

  • Handle and move cattle safely through the yards using low stress techniques.
  • Unload trucks, draft cattle into pens, and keep mobs separated as required.
  • Monitor cattle for injury or distress and report issues to the Stockyards Supervisor.
  • Keep yards clean, clear and safe, including regular water trough cleaning.
  • Complete basic yard records and documentation accurately as needed.

To succeed, you’ll bring:

  • Practical livestock handling skills, ideally from working with cattle in yards (or a strong interest in learning – trainee role available).
  • A real commitment to animal welfare and low stress handling at all times.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding outdoor environment.
  • Confidence to follow procedures, record basic data and complete simple paperwork.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Willingness to follow all safety procedures and work occasional out of hours shifts if needed.

About Bindaree

Monbeef is part of Bindaree Food Group and is a true paddock‑to‑plate business, with operations spanning livestock, processing, value‑add, logistics and corporate roles across regional NSW and Queensland. From Inverell and Cooma through to Burleigh Heads, Brisbane and Sydney, our teams help deliver quality beef products to major supermarkets, quick service restaurants and export customers.

We’re a people business at our core. Our values of Culture of Care, Agility, Exceed Expectations and Openness guide how we work together, and our tagline People, Passion, Flavour reflects the energy we look for in every new team member.

Location & next steps

Based at our Monbeef halal plant in Cooma.

Pre‑employment checks, including medical and police screening, may apply.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your skills make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!


About Bindaree Food Group

Inverell, NSW, Australia
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
1001-5000 employees

From humble beginnings we’ve grown to deliver tailored protein solutions from the paddock to the plate across Australian and international markets. We are at the forefront of food trends with a global protein network, and believe in a connected, sustainable Australian beef supply chain.

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