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Rural Funds Management Limited (RFM) is a specialist agricultural fund manager which manages multiple investment vehicles, including the Rural Funds Group (RFF), an ASX-300 real estate investment trust.
Oakland Park is an 85,000 ha cattle station 40km NW of Croydon, in the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria. Oakland Park runs approximately 3,500 Brahman breeding cows that supply weaners to RFM’s central QLD backgrounding properties. You will be part of a small team responsible for assisting the Station Manager with cattle operations, initially the role is temporary during the dry season. This role may be suitable for a working couple.
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Rural Funds Management Limited (RFM) is a specialist agricultural fund manager which manages multiple investment vehicles, including the Rural Funds Group (RFF), an ASX-300 real estate investment trust.
RFM currently manages broadacre cropping and cattle stations in the Rockhampton region including “Comanche Station”, a cattle backgrounding operation, 80 km west of Rockhampton. The position of Cropping Manager is an operational role responsible for overseeing and carrying out pasture operations, irrigated and dryland farming.
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Rural Funds Management Limited (RFM) is a specialist agricultural fund manager which manages multiple investment vehicles, including the Rural Funds Group (RFF), an ASX-300 real estate investment trust.
RFM currently manages broadacre cropping and cattle stations in the Rockhampton region including “Comanche Station”, a cattle backgrounding operation which is approx. 80 kilometres west of Rockhampton. You will be responsible for assisting the Station Manager and Cropping Manager with livestock and cropping operations across our farms.
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Hancock Agriculture has an opportunity for an experienced cattle Station Manager at Morney Plains Station which is located in SW Queensland. The station has an average carrying capacity of 11,500 head of cattle, and while it receives steers from Kidman’s northern properties, it also produces its own high-quality Santa Gertrudis calves each year.
In this on-site key leadership and operational role, the Station Manager’s primary focus is to achieve production and profitability through the management of the day-to-day activities of the Station, whilst working closely with the external corporate leadership team.
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An exciting opportunity to provide general farmhand labour and livestock husbandry (sheep) support into two highly-progressive farm businesses in the southern Monaro region of NSW.
Applicants must have a passion for working in the livestock production sector – associated skills are highly desired. A strong work ethic, honesty and reliability, as well as the capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team are essential.
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Nolan Meats Pty Ltd is a amily-owned company exporting high quality products around the world, whilst also remaining a major player in the domestic meat trade. We are seeking applications from keen, highly motivated individuals for our Standards Team at Gympie.
Ideally, formal qualifications in Applied Science, Agriculture or Food Technology are highly desirable but not essential – this position is suited to a recent graduate or someone in their final year of study. A background in animal welfare or interest in investigating carcase quality traits is advantageous.
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Teys is Australia’s largest family owned meat processing organisation, and we wish to employ processing workers, forklift operators, and mechanical fitters at our Naracoorte facility in South Australia.
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Stockyard Lot Feeders’ “Kerwee Feedlot” is a 20,200 head facility located outside Jondaryan (50km west of Toowoomba, 46km east of Dalby), and we are looking for an experienced Livestock Manager to join our team.
Working closely with the General Manager of Feedlot Operations, you will lead a team of livestock hands and pen riders in delivering the highest level of animal welfare to the animals in your care – from induction right through to exit.
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Brigodoon Cattle Company is a family owned and run property located near Taroom on the Roma-Taroom Road (30mins out). We are currently seeking full time employees to fill multiple roles around the feedlot and property.
We are taking applications for Feeders, Farming/Spray Rig Operator and General Maintenance and hope to employ a couple of new staff members.These busy and important positions would suit a young couple/family or single person. There is an opportunity for a partner to pick up some hours doing basic jobs within the feedlot and in a domestic position if desired.
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GrainCorp is a leading international agribusiness, and in this newly created role we are seeking a Sales Representative with experience in territory management, to manage the Central to Northern Queensland area.
This position provides opportunity to execute the sales strategy in molasses based supplements (Molafos), and as such prior sales experience in the cattle industry, with an understanding of animal nutrition and a good working knowledge of pasture management programs would be ideal.
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Located approximately 25 km from Mount Gambier SA, the property totals 2,700 acres and operates as a commercial Angus cattle enterprise. This position would suit an applicant with leadership experience who is looking to enhance their skills in a hands-on role.
The Farm Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the property with an overarching view as to how the best can be possible using available knowledge and innovative thinking.
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We are an Australian owned meat and milk processing company,with global reach, based in Warrnambool, Victoria.
The Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Accounting function and leadership of the finance team. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in a similar role within a commercial environment, exemplary interpersonal and team management skills along with highly developed communication and negotiation skills.
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Beefcorp Australia is a family owned vertically integrated Wagyu beef company which is currently developing a “state of the art” 8,000 head feedlot in the Southern Riverina. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our team to operate the mill, coordinate commodities ensuring adequate feeds for all rations and oversee the daily feeding of cattle.
We are building a versatile team and this is a hands on role including bunk calls, operating mixer wagons for feeding cattle and maintenance operations.
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The Dalrymple Landcare Committee is an initiative of the graziers in the Charters Towers Region in north Queensland, and formed in 1988 as a direct result of the degraded condition of the Upper Burdekin Catchment.
The role of the position is to work with graziers and other land managers in the Burdekin Rangelands to organise and coordinate activities and projects that will lead to the improved management of land, vegetation and water resources.
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Stockair is an Australian owned and operated logistics company specializing in the global transport of live animals and agricultural products.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, hands on and independent individual to put their stamp on this role to build efficiencies and continue the focus on providing quality logistical processes, enabling fluent airfreight transport solutions globally, specific to client’s needs.
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Our client is a vertically integrated meat business and, working with the executive management team, you will be responsible for providing the sales team greater structure as they continue to expand, ensuring market opportunities are maximised whilst also ensuring existing accounts are well managed and supported.
You will have a strong understanding of the production supply chain and subsequent costs, including opportunities with logistics partners to maximise profit.
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Hancock Farmland Services Australia (HFSA) is a significant investor in Australian eastern states agricultural and water assets and plans for further growth.
They now seek a Water Resource Manager to ensure the HNRG Global Water Strategy is implemented in Australia, by coordinating regional implementation of water strategy, policies and projects, including operational projects and water transactions.
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Beefcorp Australia is a family owned vertically integrated Wagyu beef company currently developing a “state of the art” 8,000 head feedlot in the Southern Riverina. The property also incorporates irrigated cropping, silage production and grazing of backgrounders.
Utilize your experience in feedlot operations, animal husbandry, milling and pen management and join a progressive company with a highly successful branded beef program. The plan is for the successful applicant to develop into the Feedlot Manager role for one of the highest quality feedlots in Australia.
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TRT Pastoral Group owns and operates one of the largest privately owned Angus herds in Australia.
We currently have an opportunity for an Overseer to run one of our northern division properties on King Island, Tasmania. This person will be responsible for running 2,500 breeder plus 700 yearling steers.
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Competent station hands/all rounders required at properties in Central, & South east Queensland due to increased livestock activity, capacity and movement across our fully integrated beef supply chain!
You’ll work cattle on both horseback and motorbike, along with usual livestock processing in yards, general station work including fencing, waters, repairs & maintenance, machinery & equipment operation.
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The position of Commercial Analyst with Conslidated Pastoral Company offers an exciting opportunity to provide analytics, strategic insight and modelling support for the Group, including mergers and acquisition activities, research projects, business case preparation, driving process and operational improvement, monitoring market and economic trends and undertaking other reporting and analysis as required.
You will also have the opportunity to provide insight and evaluate key strategic initiatives in: cattle operations, cropping and water, green energy, carbon sequestration and emissions avoidance.
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Bindaree Food Group (BFG) is a vertically integrated supply chain business delivering global meat solutions both domestically and internationally and has solidified its position as a prominent leader in the Australian meat industry.
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Production Planning Coordinator who will organise aspects of production requirements according to demand and quality standards, to ensure the product is produced on-time for distribution in an efficient and effective manner.
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The Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) is the peak body for the Australian sugar milling industry, representing 90% of Australian raw sugar production. Its mission is to create opportunities for a more profitable and sustainable Australian sugar milling sector, and to be an influential voice for progress through leadership and advocacy.
ASMC is seeking to appoint a new leader to implement its strategic objectives, and have full responsibility for the day to day management of the organisation.
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The Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) is an Australian public company that provides registration, genetic analysis and breed development services for members across the global Wagyu Sector. This position is a new role resulting from company growth, to deliver additional member support services to the Wagyu Sector.
The MSO will assist in delivering direct high-value services to AWA members, including assisting with all aspects of membership establishment, animal registration, DNA services data entry and submission of performance records. They will work closely with a highly skilled and well supported team and with AWA stakeholders.
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AgBiTech is an Australian company and the global leader with research based biological pest control and management solutions. The company’s success to date and subsequent growth has led to the need for a Territory Sales Manager.
The TSM will focus primarily on the cotton market in southern regions, support activities to assist with the uptake of the technology in the more northern areas as well as the development of the tool in other cropping systems.
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Myola Feedlot is a modern 20,000 head capacity feedlot situated in northwest NSW, 70km from Goondiwindi, 60km from Moree and 50km from Warialda.
Pen Rider – we are seeking experienced pen riders with demonstrated abilities in animal husbandry, livestock handling and horsemanship. Front End Loader Operator (Environmental) – we are seeking an experienced operator to clean pens, load trucks, cleaning and maintaining stock lanes and drains
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Myola Feedlot is a modern 20,000 head capacity feedlot situated in northwest NSW and is 70km from Goondiwindi, 60km from Moree and 50km from Warialda.
We currently have two opportunities available on our leadership team, these are : (1) Animal Health Supervisor and (2) Receival/Dispatch Supervisor.
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Cunningham Cattle Company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Farming Overseer to join our team at Goodar Station. The property is a mixed farming enterprise, growing summer and winter forage and cash crops.
Reporting to the Property Manager, the Farming Overseer will be responsible and accountable for implementing the farming strategy and the management of the daily farming activities. Pivotal to the success of the candidate, the Farming Overseer will display strong leadership and possess excellent management ability to deliver the key operational farming activities to business/seasonal timeframes.
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The Head of Intensive Operations is directly responsible for driving performance of AACo’s breeding, backgrounding, feedlot and farming operations.
You will be responsible for 2 feedlots, 2 farms, 5 stations plus external feeding arrangements. You will provide strategic support to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), including strategy, whilst managing operational risks and challenges.
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This rapidly expanding Company is a global leader in digital agriculture, which provides producers with their unique Farm Plan allowing them to manage their crops’ potential in real-time.
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, your role focuses on finding and securing new sales for their farmer-friendly “unique paddock by paddock-tailored crop monitoring systems”. Sold as ongoing, tailored subscriptions, you will be focused on acquiring sales of acres/or hectares covered in your Territory – your Operations and Account management team does the rest.
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Te Mania Angus is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of Angus cattle genetics, embracing performance recording, Low Stress Stockhandling, regenerative farming practices and a positive working environment.
The successful applicant will manage 1,400 seedstock females, their progeny and 800 bulls on 2,700 hectares. They will manage all aspects of the Merrang property, including people, cattle, land assets and infrastructure, as well as responsibility for financial control of the operation.
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Te Mania Angus is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of Angus cattle genetics, embracing performance recording, Low Stress Stockhandling, regenerative farming practices and a positive working environment.
Duties for the position of stockperson include: all aspects of the breeding program, livestock recording, feeding and general farm maintenance. Good stockhandling skills are essential, along with attention to detail and good communication skills.
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OBE Organic was formed in 1995 by farming families producing certified organic livestock, and today we supply organic beef products to customers all over the world.
The Accountant will be part of a three-person team under the direction of the General Manager – Commercial, and will be responsible for assisting in financial control, reporting and financial infrastructure maintenance.
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OBE Organic is a family company that was formed in 1995 by farming families producing certified organic livestock, and it now supplies organic beef products to Australia, Asia, the Middle East and North America.
The Sales & Production Representative will be part of a three-person team who together manage sales of OBE organic beef products to domestic and international markets. The role is very hands on and the successful applicant will be expected to make sales calls against a sales call register and record all communications with our customers in our cloud-based CRM system.
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Located in the Bathurst/Blayney area of NSW, this Angus breeding and grazing operation is one of the largest ag holdings in the area. The two properties are currently running 2200 breeders and a sheep trading enterprise with plans to increase cattle numbers.
A skilled and motivated Assistant Manager, with potential to grow into the Manager role, is now required. Working collaboratively with the current Farm Manager,tasks will include all activities associated with running the cattle breeding enterprise.
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Cunningham Cattle Company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Property Manager to lead our team at Abingdon Downs Station (484,000 ha), which is located 100km north of Georgetown Qld.
The Property Manager is responsible for – executing the strategic direction of the business; managing the daily activities and operations to achieve maximum sustainable production and profitability; the overall development and execution of a large scale Northern farming operation.
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Our Australian Ruminant Business Unit is transforming into a multifaceted livestock health solution provider with a diversified portfolio of OTC and S4 medicines, vaccines, and innovative Identification and Technology products.
This position will manage a client portfolio spanning across Southern NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, and SA. Reporting to the National Key Account Manager (Feedlot Segment), you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and developing new business, establishing and maintaining commercial relationships.
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Feed Central is a strong and secure family company with a high profile wholesale and retail site on the Warrego highway at Charlton, Toowoomba. This position provides you with the opportunity to lead, develop and manage our growing fertiliser, seed, farm input and general farm merchandise division.
There is a key expectation that the successful applicant will have the ability to cover the hands on and practical business building capability, and will also display keen or emerging strategic capabilities to help shape and define the business moving forward.
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Jindalee Feedlot is located in the Riverina NSW, 2 hours from Canberra and 1 hour north from Wagga Wagga. This 20,000 head facility serves a key role in the Teys Australia supply chain and we are looking for an experienced Pen Rider/ Stock Person to join our team.
This opportunity will see you assisting with day to day feedlot operations including – general cattle handling, drafting, cutting out, pen riding and moving cattle within the feedlot, diagnosing animal health with an emphasis on animal welfare, administration of the animal health treatments and maintaining accurate daily records, including data entry.
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Due to significant growth and new opportunity, we are seeking a Farming Manager who will be responsible for the oversight and management of all farming activities across our properties in the Northern Territory.
Some key responsibilities of the role will include; developing farming budgets, P&L’s and enterprise performance reporting, managing crops and pastures, and maximising water use efficiency.
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Cobb Cattle Co is a family owned and operated grazing business located in Central Queensland.
The successful applicants will have a min. of 4 years experience and position requirements and expectations include: experience using horses and motorbikes; day to day station management; water & lick runs; fencing and equipment maintenance; machinery operation and maintenance.
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Stockyard Lot Feeders’ “Kerwee Feedlot” is located outside Jondaryan (50km west of Toowoomba, 46km east of Dalby), and we are on the hunt for two team members to join our Livestock Team as Pen Riders.
These roles undertake a range of intensive cattle feedlot activities including:Low stress cattle handling; Pen riding monitoring / diagnosing animal health with a strong emphasis on animal welfare; Maintaining accurate daily records (using StockaID and FY3000); General feedlot duties including maintaining compliance with WHS&E systems, inventory control, water trough cleaning and general cleaning.
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Bindaree Food Group has an opportunity for experienced boners, slicers or slaughtermen,and knife hands to join our reputable meat processing company. We offer temporary to permanent opportunities with competitive wages and immediate start at our facility located in Inverell NSW.
Bindaree Food Group supports and encourages women to apply for positions within our Company. Career advancement and progression opportunities are available for motivated candidates. The right applicants will need to meet the following requirements: Experience within the meat industry utilising knife skills; Have their Q fever vaccination or be willing to obtain; and Be reliable, committed, punctual, willing to learn and have a positive attitude.
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We are currently looking for staff to join our processing team on the AM shift at our Brooklyn Plant located 15 minutes west of the Melbourne CBD. We will train you to be the best you can be in the Meat Processing Industry. This is a full time position, you MUST have eligibility to work 38 hours per week. Student Visas only permit 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities include: General Labouring, working with Meat and Meat By-Products; Attention to detail to make sure the product meets the standards our Customers expect; Early starts are a must, we start at 5:00am, and you must be able to be on site at 4:30am; Adherence and commitment to perform scheduled working hours; Work safely and follow our strict OH&S standards; Working closely with your team mates to meet the daily requirements of the jobs you are given. Selection criteria include: Ability to meet deadlines and goals; Reliable transport; Ability to follow JBS Australia Policies and Procedures; Be physically fit and attend a full employment medical, including a full Drug and Alcohol screen.
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An exciting opportunity exists at our Brooklyn Plant for experienced Skilled Meat Workers. These are full time positions with the potential to earn $54,000 or more with additional allowances and/or overtime.
Responsibilities include: To adhere to WH&S procedures; Ability to work within a team environment with the ability to take direction; Demonstrated integrity and good presentation; Superior attendance record; Performing general Slaughtering/Boning/Slicing/Sawing duties. Applicants must have – A minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in Boning, Slicing or Slaughtering/Sawing duties; Knowledge and understanding of different rotations; Proven high level of knife sharpening skill; Knowledge and understanding of Quality Requirements; Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Relevant qualification (Cert 2/3 Meat processing) advantageous but not essential.
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Greenham Gippsland is a 100% Australian family owned company processing & exporting beef to the world. We are currently recruiting experienced, keen and reliable boners, slicers, knife hands and slaughtermen for full time positions in Tongala, VIC.
Meat processing experience would be preferred but isn’t essential as successful candidates without previous meat industry experience will receive fully comprehensive and nationally accredited training, leading to a fully recognised meat processing trade qualification. All successful applicants will undergo a physical functional capabilities assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. All Greenham sites are drug & alcohol free sites and all Greenham employees are Q-fever vaccinated. Employees are provided with full uniforms and all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The company offers excellent wages & conditions whilst providing a healthy & safe place to work. strenuous work and requires physical fitness and strength.
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Central Agri Group CAG) is a unique national business, strategically located across three Australian states. CAG owns and operates several state of the art Small and Large stock processing facilities, cattle feedlots, cattle breeding and
backgrounding properties in Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. We are seeking to employ meat process workers, specifically boners and slicers at our operations in Esperance WA, and Coolaroo & Trafalgar VIC.
Duties will include: Lamb, Mutton & Beef – Boning, Slicing, Slaughtering; General Labouring (skilled and non-skilled workers); Essential requirements for the position: Boning, Slaughtering & Slicing skills/experience; Knife skills and/or food processing experience; A forklift licence would be an advantage but not essential; Physical fitness, reliability & a willingness to learn.
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Meat Inspectors P/L was Australia’s First Federal Government Approved as an Independent Quality Inspection Company, and our team annually inspects 2.3 million head of cattle, 5.9 million lamb and sheep meat, 780,000 goats, approximately 8,000 field Kangaroos, 57,200 farmed rabbits and deer from time to time. We offer ongoing training and development, a permanent role, career advancement in agriculture and food manufacturing.
Requirements of the role include: Certificate 3 in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) or Certificate 4 in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) / or be eligible to enrol into a Cert 4 Training program; Be able to work within a team or individual environment with reporting protocols. The positions are located in Brisbane (3), Adelaide (1), Regional Victoria (2) and Tamworth (1).
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JBS Dinmore is Hiring NOW! Our Dinmore plant, located near Ipswich is currently seeking Labourers, Boners, Slicers and Butchers.
This is a great opportunity to enter a career at the ground floor with endless opportunity; it’s up to you how far you go. This a great chance to earn good money. Join this dynamic, safety conscious, energetic team and make your 2018 a year to remember.
Interested? Resumes should be forwarded to: EmploymentDinmore@jbssa.com.au or drop it off at the guard house.
Thomas Foods International, located at Murray Bridge SA, is one of Australia’s premium meat processing companies. We are currently looking for beef/lamb/mutton Boners, Slicers, and Slaughterers and general labourers (skilled & non-skilled workers).
The key skills required for these roles include boning, slicing, slaughtering, and live stock handling – a forklift licence would be an advantange but not essential. We offer comprehensive on the job training and traineeship programs and this is an opportunity if you are looking for a well-rewarded career.
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