Livestock Handler — Cattle Care & Feedlot Ops

AAco; Emerald; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) invites applications for a hands-on livestock role in Queensland. The successful candidate will perform day-to-day cattle operations, induction, and dispatch preparation while ensuring animal welfare and compliance with WHS standards.

Daily duties include riding to monitor health and drafting cattle for treatment, with the use of hydraulic equipment and yard tools. Accommodation and meals are provided; a valid driver’s license and willingness to learn are

Qualifications

• Experience in cattle handling and husbandry preferred.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and WHS practices is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic level horsemanship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day livestock operations including induction and dispatch preparation.
• Ride horses daily to monitor animal health and movement.
• Draft sick or non-eating cattle to hospital areas for treatment.
• Maintain records of treatments, weights and identifications.
• Operate hydraulic crush, gates and yard equipment.
• Carry out general feedlot duties and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Cattle handling

Horsemanship

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Job description

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) invites applications for a hands-on livestock role in Queensland. The successful candidate will perform day-to-day cattle operations, induction, and dispatch preparation while ensuring animal welfare and compliance with WHS standards.

Daily duties include riding to monitor health and drafting cattle for treatment, with the use of hydraulic equipment and yard tools. Accommodation and meals are provided; a valid driver’s license and willingness to learn are