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Team Leader - Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange Swan Hill Rural City Council Swan Hill VIC Join our team! Do you love agriculture and livestock? Are you a natural leader who enjoys solving challenges and working with people? We are looking for a Team Leader to oversee and grow the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange. Why You Will Love This Role You will play a key part in keeping livestock sales running smoothly, ensuring compliance, and maintaining top standards for animal welfare and facility presentation. Your leadership will strengthen relationships with agents and vendors and support the growth in this vital regional industry. What you will do Lead Operations: Oversee daily activities and make sure everything is ready for sale days. Drive Efficiency: Organise staff, equipment, and resources to deliver on time and within budget. Think Strategically: Assist with budgets, monitor performance, and identify growth opportunities. Share Expertise: Provide advice on livestock handling, marketing trends, and compliance. What we are looking for Strong leadership and organisational skills. Knowledge of livestock handling and industry standards. Ability to assist with budgets and monitor performance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Qualifications & Experience Essential: Proven experience in livestock marketing OR formal agricultural qualification. Practical experience handling livestock. Knowledge of OH&S standards in saleyard operations. Current drivers licence. Desirable: Medium Rigid (MR) licence. Experience with liveweight sales technology and NLIS requirements. Firearms accreditation for humane destruction. Level 2 First Aid Certificate. Chemical handling accreditation. A Police Record Check will be conducted on the preferred applicant. Why join us? Permanent FullTime $80,285 per annum. In addition, super is paid at 15%. 9day fortnight (38hour week) Ongoing training and development Uniform allowance and protective clothing provided 17.5% annual leave loading Astable, permanent role with real worklife balance. Subsidised gym memberships Active social club Applications close 12 noon, Friday, 23 January 2026 How to Apply Step 1: Review the Position Description Visit the Swan Hill Rural City Council Careers page and select the job you''re interested in. Download and read the Position Description carefully to understand the role and requirements. Step 2: Prepare your application Your application should include: Cover Letter Introduce yourself and explain how your experience aligns with the position requirements. Current Resume Include your employment history, qualifications and relevant experience. Step 3: Submit your application online Click the Apply Now button on the job listing. Upload your Cover Letter and Resume (preferably in PDF format) Complete the online application form and click Submit. Need Assistance? For questions about the role or application process, contact the Human Resources team at [email protected] or call 5036 2333. #J-18808-Ljbffr