Livestock Handler & Feedlot Operator

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo); Goonoo Goonoo; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals

Competitive remuneration & allowances

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a hands-on cattle handler to join our feedlot operations. You will perform day-to-day livestock activities from receival and induction to dispatch preparation, ensuring animal welfare and compliance with AACo policies.

You'll ride horses through pens, monitor health, tag cattle, administer injections, and record weights and treatments using our information system. Basic horsemanship and a valid driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of cattle husbandry.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic level horsemanship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day livestock operations including receival, induction, hospital treatment and preparation for dispatch.
• Ride a horse through pens to monitor animal health.
• Draft sick animals to hospital for treatment.
• Record identification, weight and treatment in the computer system.
• Maintain feedlot shed, hospital facilities and stock movement records.
• Maintain compliance with WHS, HR, QA and environmental standards.

Skills

General cattle handling

Job description

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a hands-on cattle handler to join our feedlot operations. You will perform day-to-day livestock activities from receival and induction to dispatch preparation, ensuring animal welfare and compliance with AACo policies.

You'll ride horses through pens, monitor health, tag cattle, administer injections, and record weights and treatments using our information system. Basic horsemanship and a valid driver’s licence are required.