Animal Health Foreperson
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- Australia
- Support
- Relocation support
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About the Role
The JBS Prime City Feedlot is currently recruiting an experienced Animal Health Foreperson to join our leadership team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Livestock Supervisor, this role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for animal care and welfare who is looking to develop and progress their career with an industry-leading organisation.
Working closely with the Livestock Supervisor, you will coordinate the Animal Health team and oversee the day-to-day handling and care of livestock, including pen riding, livestock acclimation, hospital treatments and post-mortems. You will ensure animal treatments are administered and accurately recorded in line with JBS treatment protocols, while also managing inventory requirements including calibrations, auditing and stocktakes. A key focus of the role will be leading, engaging and developing your team, creating a positive and proactive working environment while ensuring compliance with JBS Australia’s WHS, HR, Quality Assurance, Animal Welfare and Environmental requirements.
About You
- Previous livestock handling and/or feedlot experience
- A strong commitment to animal welfare, health and nutrition
- Experience leading and coordinating teams, including managing team performance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive approach with strong self-motivation, planning skills and initiative
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage, support and develop others
Why Join JBS?
- Competitive salary + excellent horse care allowances and benefits for eligible candidates
- Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
- All uniforms and PPE provided
- Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products ordered through our site team
- Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
- Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
- Heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
- Retail discounts through The Ambassador Card, Australia’s premier member benefits program
- Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
- Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
- Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
- 15% off Dell Technologies products
- Discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
- $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
- 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans
- Novated leasing options, subject to eligibility criteria
Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern NSW, the JBS Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility. 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.
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For further information, please contact Tracy Oddy (Livestock Supervisor) on 0437 264 688.
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