Job Description
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.
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We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and chance, 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.
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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.
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Ensure all animal handling and treatment is conducted within the guidelines of the AACo Policy on Animal Welfare
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Ride a horse through all pens daily to ensure all animals stand and are in good health
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Draft out any sick animals or those not eating and move to the hospital for treatment
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On dispatch, count cattle from feed pens and to dispatch pen
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Induction n
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Ensure livestock are inducted into the feedlot as outlined in the induction management procedures and relevant livestock work instructions
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Move cattle through yards to crush for individual processing
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Operate the hydraulic crush and gates
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Install ear tags, administer injections, check the number of teeth and back line
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Use a computer operating information collection system to record all identification, weight and treatment for all cattle inducted
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Count and move cattle to feed pens using horses
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General Feedlot Duties n
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Carry out all general cleaning and maintenance duties at feedlot induction shed and hospital facilities
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Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
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Inventory control and stocktaking of all livestock products
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Keep areas clean and tidy, removing rubbish and disposing of all waste
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Grease/maintain crush and gates, clean troughs
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Maintain compliance with WHS, HR, QA and Environmental standards
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Maintain saddles and other tac by regular application of leather conditioner
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Requirements: n
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Previous experience in a similar role preferred
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Skills in general cattle handling, ideal but not essential
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Knowledge of cattle husbandry
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Valid driver's license
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Basic level horsemanship required.
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Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
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Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.
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