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 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.

Benefits

Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities

Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.

Competitive remuneration & allowances

We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via .

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