We are looking for a Maintenance Hand to join the team at Goonoo Feedlot.
Goonoo Feedlot & Station is situated in the Central Highlands of Queensland, 65km southeast of Emerald, and is a specialised Wagyu feedlot & backgrounding operation, feeding 20,000 head of Wagyu cattle for both international and domestic markets.
Nearby Towns:
Emerald (45mins drive)
Blackwater (35mins drive)
Comet (15mins drive)
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager/ Line Leader, your key duties will include:
Complete daily scraping of pen surfaces.
Pushing manure in fence lines and carting manure to stockpiles.
Maintenance around the Feedlots, Feedmill and Vehicles.
Ensure workplace health and safety is maintained and procedures are followed.
Maintain vehicle, plant and machinery and undertake regular services on over-hauls.
Complete fabrications, welding and assembling of structural metal products.
Assisting with general maintenance of building and station structures.
Current Drivers Licence (Heavy vehicle licence where applicable)
Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to organise/prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, whilst working under pressure
Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Flexibility - able to meet changing requirements
Initiative - ability to take quick action when required and actively pursue opportunities to make further contributions
Knowledge of Quality Assurance Programs.
Experience with diesel motor vehicles.
Experience in operating loaders, tractors, tipper trucks
Strong structural welding or fabrication with fit-out experience (Mig, oxy etc) with the ability to read drawings and follow instructions.
Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers
Wi-Fi access, air-conditioned accommodation and meals provided
We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via recruitment@aaco.com.au.
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers).
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
Established in 1824, the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, and is the oldest continuously operating company in Australia.
Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of properties, feedlots and farms comprising around 6.4 million hectares of land in Queensland and the Northern Territory. This equates to roughly 1% of Australia’s land mass.
AACo specialises in grain fed beef and Wagyu beef production.
Leadership
AACo’s leaders are skilled and passionate about our industry. Each are required to hold themselves accountable for contributing to the success of the Company, to make safety and our people a priority and to work with integrity.
Our History
As a world leading producer of beef and agricultural products and Australia’s largest beef producer, AACo has a long and proud history. We continue to diversify our operations into a vertically integrated agribusiness, backed by a solid history of sustainability and growth.
Environment and Sustainability
AACo is committed to innovative environmental management which protects the resources on which our production systems are based.
Our environment and sustainability initiatives are driven by a dedicated and skilled Rangelands team who are committed to best practice and support our people to deliver on environmental compliance.
Our properties
The Australian Agricultural Company portfolio spans some of Australia's largest cattle breeding, backgrounding and Wagyu production operations across the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Northern Territory Stations
Anthony Lagoon & Eva Downs – Located in the central Barkly Tableland.
Avon Downs & Austral Downs – Extensive cattle breeding properties on the southern Barkly Tableland.
Brunette Downs – One of Australia's largest and most renowned cattle stations.
Camfield Station – Located in the Victoria River District.
Delamere Station & Montejinni Station – Key breeding properties in the Victoria River District.
Queensland Stations
Adria Downs & Arrabury – Located in Queensland's famous Channel Country.
Brighton Downs – Situated along the Diamantina River.
Canobie – Located in the northern Gulf Country.
Carrum – Near Julia Creek.
Clifton Hills – A significant Channel Country grazing property.
Dalgonally – A major growing-out station north of Julia Creek.
Headingly – Located along the Georgina River.
Lawn Hill – Located in the northern Gulf Country.
Meteor Downs – Situated in Central Queensland.
South Galway – Located on Cooper Creek in the Channel Country.
Wondoola – A key Gulf Country operation.
Wylarah – A breeding and backgrounding aggregation near Surat in southern Queensland.
Feedlots & Farming Properties
Aronui Feedlot – AACo's flagship Wagyu finishing facility located approximately 20km north of Dalby.
Goonoo – A feedlot, backgrounding and farming operation in Central Queensland.
