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Livestock Hand

Australian Agricultural Company • Full-time • Australia • 1m ago

Posted: 18/12/2025

Closing Date: 18/01/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Goonoo Feedlot

Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal

Who we are:

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.

Job Description

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 hydraulic crush and gates
Install ear tags, administer injections in the neck of animal, band tails, 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

Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements:

Previous experience in a similar role preferred
Skills in general cattle handling, ideal but not essential
Knowledge of cattle husbandry
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 recruitment@aaco.com.au.