Package: $46.35 per hour + 12% Super (Grade 5 of the SMRC Salary System 2025-2026)

35 hours per week

Position Description: Saleyards Assistant

Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 10^th June 2026

About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW.  From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer.  With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 380 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.  

About the Role: 

• Prepare the saleyard for each sale and clean up after each in accordance with saleyards checklist and procedures
• Monitor operations to ensure that Agents, their staff and saleyards users conduct activities at the Saleyard in accordance with Council Policy and Procedure and industry standards and guidelines
• Carry out maintenance to ensure that the facilities of the Saleyard are able to be operated safely and effectively
• Ensure that Saleyard facilities function during the course of sales and carry out any emergency repairs in accordance with Safe Work Method Statements during sales
• Where maintenance is required beyond the scope of the position, liaise with the Commercial Land Officer and/or Manager - land and Property to arrange for an appropriate contractor
• The ability to attend required stakeholder meetings and/or operate the saleyard out of normal working hours may be required
• Keep saleyards records during livestock sales and provide reports to the Coordinator Community Facilities within the specified time following the end of the sale, in accordance with Council requirements
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

About You: 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Trade or Tertiary qualification in a related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Well developed "hands on" practical skills, especially for working with steel and undertaking maintenance tasks in a related environment
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills including the ability to complete minor documentation and organise quotations with Contractors and Suppliers
• Effective communication skills to enable interaction with a wide variety of people including agents, buyers, sellers and contractors
• High level of physical fitness
• Ability to commit to the requirements of WHS Act, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to accurately record data and complete minor documentation
• Capable of reading and drawing simple plans
• The ability to work as part of a close-knit team and on your own, as required
• Proven ability to develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve outcomes that contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals
• Q Fever, Hepatitis and Tetanus Vaccinations or willingness to obtain
• Current Class C drivers’ licence.
• Be able to work Monday to Friday and on-call as required after- hours and weekends

Desirable criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in handling livestock
• Demonstrated knowledge in the sale operation of a cattle weighbridge; and
• An understanding of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and the requirements when selling and buying stock
• Demonstrated experience in metal fabrication
• Ability to carry out minor plant maintenance; read and understand plans.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description

Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role.  You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.

Enquiries 

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: careers@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.