Meat process worker - Tongala, VIC

Agri Labour Australia; Tongala; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking hard‑working Meat Process Workers for permanent full-time roles in Tongala and surrounding areas, with start from November 2026. Positions require physical fitness and the ability to work in a meat processing environment.

Wages are paid under the Meat Industry Award at an hourly rate of 25.74 AUD, with a minimum 38 hours per week. Training will be provided, and ongoing opportunities to upskill are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat processing preferred but not essential.
• Commitment and reliability to complete shifts as rostered.
• Demonstrable safe working skills.

Responsibilities

• Meat processing / butchery duties as part of a team.
• Follow safety, quality and production requirements.
• Attend pre-employment screening and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Meat processing

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Knife handling

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated Meat operations located in Tongala and surrounds. They are currently looking to fill 100 meat process worker positions across their sites, with work commencing from November 2026 onwards. You are required to work in Meat Processing environment.

You are not afraid of getting your hands dirty. You will be a team player who is physically fit and more than able to handle heavy lifting. You will be paid under Meat Industry Award – Level 1, an hourly rate of $25.74 per hour, with a minimum of 38 hours of work, per week.

This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission's annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay. You will be offered between 1-4 years of work with potential to upskill.

Key duties include: We are currently recruiting for full‑time labourers. Meat processing / butchery requires teamwork, discipline, alertness, physical fitness and strength of mind and body. All employees are required to comply with all safety, quality and production requirements.

All successful applicants will undergo a physical functional capabilities assessment and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. All sites are drug & alcohol free sites and all employees are Q‑fever and Covid 19 vaccinated. You

Will Have

• Previous experience in meat processing would be preferred but not essential.
• Knife handling skills, including sharpening, to ensure muscular skeletal injuries are eliminated.
• Commitment and reliability ensuring you complete your shifts as rostered.
• Demonstrable safe working skills.

Suitable candidates without previous meat industry experience but willing to commit, be reliable and consistent will receive fully comprehensive and nationally accredited training, This company quickly becomes the employer of choice in the industry and regions in which we operate because we respect and care for those who choose to work with us. The company offers excellent wages & conditions whilst providing a healthy & safe place to work. offering excellent wages and conditions.

Characteristics and Aptitudes

• Comfortable working in a Meat Processing environment
• Good communication skills and able to follow instructions
• No asthma or dust allergies
• Live locally or be happy to relocate to Tongala
• Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties
• Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative
• A team player and happy working with a multicultural team

Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client's businesses and our candidate's careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support.