Who we are: The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production.
Established back in 1824, we've been doing this a while – in fact, we're Australia's oldest continuously operating company.
We've had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to.
We're dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we'd love you to join us.
Job DescriptionGoonoo is a feedlot, backgrounding and farming property straddling the Comet River in Central Queensland.
It is located 65km from Emerald, 20km south of Comet and 250km west of Rockhampton.
The main purpose of the position is to assist in the day to day operation of feedlot maintenance.
The position includes operating and maintaining machinery, water maintenance, fabrication and welding.
The role also includes assisting in preventive maintenance and ensuring pen surfaces are well kept to meet animal welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities Clean pens after every outturn of cattle.Maintain the manure pack on top of all pens.Clean out under fencesClean feed aprons and water trough aprons.Repair pot holes in pens.Maintain records of manure cartingMaintain and service all pen cleaning machineryEnsure livestock welfare is upheldAssist in the maintenance of all mill machineryAssist in bunk cleaning as required.Carryout general feedlot maintenance as directedMaintain a clean hygienic working environmentIdentify and report any existing or potential faults and quality problems Desired Skills and ExperienceRequirements Current Drivers Licence.Ability to work both alone and as part of a teamExcellent communication and customer service skills Ability to organise/prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, whilst working under pressureMature and rational approach to problem solvingFlexibility - able to meet changing requirementsInitiative - ability to take quick action when required and actively pursue opportunities to make further contributionsTeamwork - ability to work with other people towards a common goal, establish effective collaborative relationships with other people in the businessKnowledge of Quality Assurance ProgramsExperience with diesel motor vehicles.Experience in operating loaders, tractors, tipper trucksStrong structural welding or fabrication with fit out experience (Mig, oxy etc) with the ability to read drawings and follow instructions. Apply Now to join the AAco Team!
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