About this role
Who we are: 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.
General Cattle Handling
• 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.
Benefits
• Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities! • Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals. • Competitive remuneration & allowances
Apply Now to join the AAco Team! We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via recruitment@aaco.com.au.