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Livestock hand

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.

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