Maintenance Hand

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 recruitment@aaco.com.au .