Established in ****, 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 positive 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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