Maintenance Hand

We are looking for a Talented Maintenance Hand to join our team in Goonoo. Goonoo Feedlot & Station is situated in the Central Highlands of Queensland, 65km southeast of Emerald, and is a specialised Wagyu feedlot & backgrounding operation, feeding 45,000 head of Wagyu cattle for both international and domestic markets.

Who are we:

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:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager/ Line Leader, your key duties will include:

• Complete daily scraping of pen surfaces.
• Pushing manure in fence lines and carting manure to stockpiles.
• Maintenance around the Feedlots, Feedmill and Vehicles.
• Ensure workplace health and safety is maintained and procedures are followed.
• Maintain vehicle, plant and machinery and undertake regular services on over-hauls.
• Complete fabrications, welding and assembling of structural metal products.
• Assisting with general maintenance of building and station structures.

Requirements:

• Current Drivers Licence (Heavy vehicle licence where applicable)
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to organise/prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, whilst working under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility - able to meet changing requirements
• Initiative - ability to take quick action when required and actively pursue opportunities to make further contributions
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Programs.
• Experience with diesel motor vehicles.
• Experience in operating loaders, tractors, tipper trucks
• Strong structural welding or fabrication with fit-out experience (Mig, oxy etc) with the ability to read drawings and follow instructions.

Employee Benefits

• Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
• Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers
• Wi-Fi access, air-conditioned accommodation and meals provided

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.