Substantive Equality Statement
The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is a self-funded statutory authority supporting the Western Australian meat and livestock industry. WAMIA operates the Muchea Livestock Centre (MLC) which is the largest dual species undercover livestock selling facility in Australia.
WAMIA is seeking to appoint a permanent part time Saleyard Clerk. This position will be situated in the saleyard office at the Muchea Livestock Centre.
The key responsibilities of the Saleyard Clerk include assisting the Senior Administration Officer in ensuring that saleyard data and documentation is updated in a timely and accurate manner and that stakeholders and employees are supplied relevant data as required.
The role also assists with the receival of livestock and the preparation and processing for the sale of livestock at the Muchea Livestock Centre.
The successful applicant will require experience in an administration or sales environment as well as experience and technical knowledge related to the cattle and livestock industry.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the knowledge and commitment to the delivery of quality customer service is also essential.
The position involves work outside of standard hours including regular Sunday work. Applicable penalty rates are payable in accordance with the above award.
Please see attached Job Description Form for further details.
Suitable applicants, not recommended for the advertised position, may be considered competitive for permanent or fixed term employment opportunities in like positions during the next 12 months. If a fixed term appointment is made then consideration may then be given to offering a further term(s) or permanent appointment.
Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated experience in an administration or sales environment with good clerical and organisation skills including the ability to provide accurate and clear data in a fast paced environment.
2. Experience and adequate technical knowledge related to the cattle and livestock industry in a farm or saleyard environment.
3. Ability to work autonomously and within a small team environment as well as the ability to take direction.
4. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
5. Knowledge and commitment to the delivery of quality customer service.
Desirable Selection Criteria
1. Experience or qualification in low stress stock handling
2. Current valid driver’s licence.
3. Unless otherwise stated in the Job Description Form, all positions within WAMIA require the occupant to be able to use a PC and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact the Executive Officer, Ms Judy Niblett on 08 9571 0013.