Machine Operator/ Truck Driver | Chinchilla | QLD

Stanbroke; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Meals provided

Training and professional development

Employee discounts on premium meat

Job summary

Bottle Tree Feedlot in Chinchilla, Queensland, is hiring a Machine Operator/Truck Driver to join Stanbroke’s Bottle Tree feedlot team. You will operate heavy machinery, assist with feed distribution, and support general feedlot tasks on a 10/4 roster with on-site accommodation and meals provided.

This hands-on role requires safety-conscious individuals who can work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in operating heavy machinery.
• Safety-conscious and able to maintain a safe working environment.
• Energetic, proactive and hands-on with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate machinery including loaders, skid steers, excavators, and water trucks.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues promptly.
• Assist with feed distribution, pen cleaning, and general feedlot tasks.
• Support infrastructure projects, loading/unloading, and managing materials.
• Monitor quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the feedlot team to meet daily operational targets.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Team player

Safety-conscious

Hands-on

Tools

Loader

Skid steer

Excavator

Water truck

Job description

Ready to put your skills to work at one of Queensland's largest feedlots?

Join Bottle Tree in Chinchilla on the Western Darling Downs as a Machine Operator/Truck Driver and be part of a hands-on, fast-paced team.

Feedlot

You will be based at our Stanbroke's 'Bottle Tree' Feedlot, a major large-scale, purpose-designed grain-finishing feedlot located near Chinchilla in the Western Downs region of Queensland, Australia

Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span across Northern Queensland, with the extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the‑art cattle feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility and global marketing capabilities. We offer a full range of Grain and Grass‑fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries globally.

Hiring Now

You are responsible for safely operating feedlot machinery, supporting daily operations, livestock care, and infrastructure tasks. This is a hands‑on role on a 10/4 rotating roster, giving you variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact. This role includes:

Safely operate machinery including loaders, skid steers, excavators, and water trucks

Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues promptly

Assist with feed distribution, pen cleaning, and general feedlot tasks

Support infrastructure projects, loading/unloading, and managing materials

Monitor quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety procedures

Work collaboratively with the feedlot team to meet daily operational targets

Experienced in operating heavy machinery

Safety-conscious and committed to maintaining a safe working environment

Energetic, proactive, and hands‑on with a "can-do" attitude

Strong team player who contributes to a positive workplace culture

Adaptable and able to handle a fast‑paced, varied workload

Detail‑oriented with a focus on operational efficiency and high‑quality standards

Roster: 10 days on, 4 days off

On‑site accommodation available with all meals provided while on duty

Opportunities for training and professional development

Work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in a supportive, team‑oriented environment

Exclusive employee discounts on our premium meat products

PLEASE NOTE :

• This role is not available to Working holiday visa holders or overseas workers. Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.

Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.