Maintenance / Facilities Manager & Livestock Coordinator

Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) is a leading agriculture organisation with core strengths of Infrastructure Management, stock handling and sales services, our operations are located throughout the eastern seaboard. These roles are located at the Northern Victoria Livestock Exchange (NVLX) facility, located on the Murray Valley Highway, Barnawartha North VIC. 

The Livestock Coordinator Role:

As a Livestock Coordinator at NVLX, you will play a crucial role in supporting the livestock sale day activities and assisting the Site Manager in the day-to-day operations of our company or sale yard facilities.

• Coordinate the movement of livestock within the facility.
• Manage both Prime and Store cattle deliveries.
• Undertake the feeding of livestock.
• Assist in various sale day activities, including pre-sale scanning of livestock, post-sale weighing, and delivery for cattle sales.
• Reconcile animals sold and delivered.
• Engage in general livestock handling.
• Assist with accounting and administration of sale day activities as required.
• Coordinate, organise and complete the general cleaning and maintenance of the site, with a focus on weekly cleaning of cattle facilities.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Site Manager.

The Maintenance / Facilities Manager Role:

As a Maintenance / Facilities Manager, you will be essential to maintaining the functionality our livestock yard. Your primary responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities, conducting light fabrication and welding tasks, and ensuring the yard is clean and hazard-free. 

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on plant and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Facility Repairs: Address and resolve Infrastructure and mechanical issues to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for livestock.
• Preventive Maintenance: Implement preventive measures to minimise downtime and extend the lifespan of plant and equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the management team to understand their needs and provide timely support.

Both roles will work closely with the Site Manager and other team members to support the smooth operation of the yard, especially during livestock sale events. This role offers a dynamic work environment where your skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the efficiency and safety of our operations. 

If you are a proactive maintenance professional, or you are passionate about livestock management, we invite you to apply for these roles.

RLX is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.