ABOUT YOU

On the job training will be provided. What’s most important is that you’re a reliable, team player with a genuine interest in the cattle industry along with:

• A commitment and focus on working safely
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive attitude
• Competency to safely operate large scale machinery
• Basic mechanical ability
• Sound computer literacy
• Positive communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound written and numerical skills
• Ability to work effectively without supervision and within a close team environment
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake other duties within the feedlot
• Manual driver’s licence

A BIT ABOUT US

Australian Country Choice (ACC) is a proud industry leader in producing and supplying the highest quality beef products to both local and export markets. We employ over 1200 team members and together our diverse operation runs 300,000 head of cattle across our large-scale breeding, backgrounding, farming, and feed lotting through to our modern food processing and value add packing facility.
We are the largest, Australian owned and privately operated, fully integrated beef cattle supply chain. This means you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.
We strive to earn our stripes as masters of our craft with a commitment to “being right” in everything we do, and, how we do it by delivering the highest standards in safety, customer, operational excellence, and our people. We do this by living our “Be Right” values of: Belief, Energy, Responsibility, Integrity, Grit, Humility and Team. Apply now to earn your stripes with us! See more about us here:
Please note: It is a condition of employment with ACC that employees are vaccinated or have immunity for Q-fever, we are happy to assist and facilitate appointments if necessary

Our Opal Creek feedlot is conveniently located in the Darling Downs region, west of Toowoomba and is one of Australia’s most modern facilities having undergone significant expansion and infrastructure improvements to accommodate 30,000 head of cattle across a range of markets from long fed Wagyu, through to short fed domestic supermarket cattle.
The Feedmill is critical to the feedlot, being responsible for the production and distribution of over 450 tonnes of feed per day. As a Feedmill Operator, you play an important role in working safely and efficiently so that cattle are fed accurately and time to maintain the highest standards of health and nutrition.

Working in a structured environment, following work procedures, you’ll get to learn how to safely undertake a range of activities including:

• Operation of feed truck to distribute feed to cattle at required times
• Operation of front-end loader as you accurately prepare rations to established formulas
• Monitor, measure, load and weigh ration ingredients
• Operating equipment to temper and mill grain to quality standards
• Recording data and information
• Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance

What’s on offer:

• Generous hourly rates of pay + overtime + weekend penalty $
• Single, air-conditioned onsite accommodation and meals can be provided
• Genuine opportunities for progression and long term growth
• Ongoing training including certificate studies for the right person
• Great team and social environment