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:

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.

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 overhauls.
• Complete fabrications, welding and assembling of structural metal products.
• Assisting with general maintenance of building and station structures.

Requirements:

• Current Driver's 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, and 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

• Competitive remuneration & allowances
• 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
• Fare / travel reimbursement and other allowances as per company policy
• Internal transfer and career opportunities
• Novated lease opportunities

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 .