Maintenance Hand
aaco
| Company | aaco |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Goonoo |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
We are looking for a Talented Maintenance Hand to join our team in Goonoo. Goonoo Feedlot & Station is situated in the Central Highlands of Queensland, 65km southeast of Emerald, and is a specialised Wagyu feedlot & backgrounding operation, feeding 45,000 head of Wagyu cattle for both international and domestic markets.
Who are we:
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:
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.
Requirements:
• 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.
Employee Benefits
• 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
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] .