Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country's oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.
We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business – Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world – and we'd love you to join us.
Key Responsibilities:
The main purpose of the role is to perform day to day livestock related operation, from livestock receival and induction, pen riding, hospital treatment, post-mortems, through to preparation of cattle for dispatch to a processing facility.
- Ensure all animal handling and treatment is conducted within the guidelines of the AACo Policy on Animal Welfare
- Ride a horse through all pens daily to ensure all animals stand and are in good health
- Draft out any sick animals or those not eating and move to the hospital for treatment
- On dispatch, count cattle from feed pens and to dispatch pen
Induction
- Ensure livestock are inducted into the feedlot as outlined in the induction management procedures and relevant livestock work instructions
- Move cattle through yards to crush for individual processing
- Operate the hydraulic crush and gates
- Install ear tags, administer injections, check the number of teeth and back line
- Use a computer operating information collection system to record all identification, weight and treatment for all cattle inducted
- Count and move cattle to feed pens using horses
General Feedlot Duties
- Carry out all general cleaning and maintenance duties at feedlot induction shed and hospital facilities
- Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
- Inventory control and stocktaking of all livestock products
- Keep areas clean and tidy, removing rubbish and disposing of all waste
- Grease/maintain crush and gates, clean troughs
- Maintain compliance with WHS, HR, QA and Environmental standards
- Maintain saddles and other tac by regular application of leather conditioner
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred
- Skills in general cattle handling, ideal but not essential
- Knowledge of cattle husbandry
- Valid driver's license
- Basic level horsemanship required.
- Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
- Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.
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Livestock Hand in Emerald employer: AAco
At AACo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. Located in Goonoo, our team enjoys access to comprehensive training programs, competitive benefits, and a commitment to cattle welfare that fosters a rewarding and meaningful career in the agricultural sector.
