Livestock hand
aaco
| Company | aaco |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Goonoo |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Who we are:
Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.
We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.
Key Responsibilities:
The main purpose of the role is to perform day to day livestock related operation, from livestock receival and induction, pen riding, hospital treatment, post-mortems, through to preparation of cattle for dispatch to a processing facility.
General Cattle Handling
• Ensure all animal handling and treatment is conducted within the guidelines of the AACo Policy on Animal Welfare
• Ride a horse through all pens daily to ensure all animals stand and are in good health
• Draft out any sick animals or those not eating and move to the hospital for treatment
• On dispatch, count cattle from feed pens and to dispatch pen
Induction
• Ensure livestock are inducted into the feedlot as outlined in the induction management procedures and relevant livestock work instructions
• Move cattle through yards to crush for individual processing
• Operate the hydraulic crush and gates
• Install ear tags, administer injections, check the number of teeth and back line
• Use a computer operating information collection system to record all identification, weight and treatment for all cattle inducted
• Count and move cattle to feed pens using horses
General Feedlot Duties
• Carry out all general cleaning and maintenance duties at feedlot induction shed and hospital facilities
• Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
• Inventory control and stocktaking of all livestock products
• Keep areas clean and tidy, removing rubbish and disposing of all waste
• Grease/maintain crush and gates, clean troughs
• Maintain compliance with WHS, HR, QA and Environmental standards
• Maintain saddles and other tac by regular application of leather conditioner
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred
• Skills in general cattle handling, ideal but not essential
• Knowledge of cattle husbandry
• Valid driver's license
• Basic level horsemanship required.
Benefits
• Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
• Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.
• Competitive remuneration & allowances
Apply Now to join the AAco Team!
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 [email protected] .