Livestock Hand

AACo; Goonoo Goonoo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a hands-on livestock operator to perform day-to-day cattle handling, induction, and hospital treatment, including horse riding through pens and preparation for dispatch.

The role requires experience in cattle husbandry, a valid driver’s license, basic horsemanship, and adherence to safety, welfare, and environmental standards. AACo offers ongoing training and a pathway across its feedlots and stations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day livestock operations including receival, induction, pen riding and hospital treatment.
• Prepare cattle for dispatch to processing facilities.
• Maintain animal welfare standards and compliance with AACo policies.
• Induct livestock into feedlots and move cattle through yards.
• Record identifications, weights and treatments using the information system.
• Carry out general feedlot duties and maintain cleanliness and records.

Skills

General cattle handling

Cattle husbandry

Horsemanship

Driver's license

Job description

Who we are: Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia\u2019s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country\u2019s 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\u2019d 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\u2019s 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 .