The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.
Job Description
Goonoo is a feedlot, backgrounding and farming property straddling the Comet River in Central Queensland. It is located 65km from Emerald, 20km south of Comet and 250km west of Rockhampton.
The main purpose of the position is to assist in the day to day operation of feedlot maintenance. The position includes operating and maintaining machinery, water maintenance, fabrication and welding. The role also includes assisting in preventive maintenance and ensuring pen surfaces are well kept to meet animal welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities
Clean pens after every outturn of cattle.
Maintain the manure pack on top of all pens.
Clean out under fences
Clean feed aprons and water trough aprons.
Repair pot holes in pens.
Clean cattle alleys
Maintain records of manure carting
Maintain and service all pen cleaning machinery
Ensure livestock welfare is upheld
Assist in the maintenance of all mill machinery
Assist in bunk cleaning as required.
Carryout general feedlot maintenance as directed
Maintain a clean hygienic working environment
Identify and report any existing or potential faults and quality problems
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements
Current Drivers Licence.
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
Mature and rational approach to problem solving
Flexibility - able to meet changing requirements
Initiative - ability to take quick action when required and actively pursue opportunities to make further contributions
Teamwork - ability to work with other people towards a common goal, establish effective collaborative relationships with other people in the business
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.
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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.
