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Coldstore Dispatch Supervisor
- Oakey, QLD
We are currently seeking an experienced dispatch supervisor with an eye for quality, and a customer service ethos.
Our facility supports Frozen and Chilled distribution into refrigerated containers and trucks. Our automated systems are great, but it requires leadership and direction to ensure the right carton/pallet ends up in the right destination.
Rostered hours are 04:00 to approximately 13:30. Occasional afternoon or night shift for leave coverage or extreme rostering problems.
Knifehands & Knife Skilled Workers
- Oakey, QLD
Oakey Beef Exports, part of the NH Foods Group, is one of Australia’s largest and longest operating beef processing plants! Offering stable, full-time employment and long-term career pathways here in Oakey, we are currently seeking local candidates with knife skills to join our Knifehand team!
Becoming a Knifehand at Oakey Beef Exports is an opportunity to upskill and create a long-term pathway, with over 50+ different trimming and Knifehand roles in one department alone. This Knifehand position offers:
- Full-time, permanent employment in Oakey
- Monday to Friday shifts, with five (5) Saturday’s each year
- 5:30AM – 1:36PM working hours (+1hr OT when required)
- Full on the job training including a Certificate in Meat Processing
Apprenticeship Opportunity – Maintenance Fitter
- Wingham, NSW
You’ll be working at Wingham Beef Exports, in the picturesque Manning Valley, just 3-hours north of Sydney NSW. Located in the Barrington Coast region, this area encompasses the Manning Valley, Great Lakes, Gloucester and Barring Tops Plateau. Wingham is a welcoming and family friendly town that offers a real county experience and genuine hospitality.
Come for a career but stay for the lifestyle!
What is the opportunity?
This job offers a 4-year competency-based training program with paid TAFE attendance during work hours, combined with structured on-the-job training. Position commencing Mid January 2026.
You will be supported by ongoing mentoring and coaching from specialist tradespersons.
Suitable applicant must have a genuine interest in pursuing their chosen career path.
Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship
- Wingham, NSW
You’ll be working at Wingham Beef Exports, in the picturesque Manning Valley, just 3-hours north of Sydney NSW. Located in the Barrington Coast region, this area encompasses the Manning Valley, Great Lakes, Gloucester and Barring Tops Plateau. Wingham is a welcoming and family friendly town that offers a real county experience and genuine hospitality.
Come for a career but stay for the lifestyle!
About the Apprenticeship
This job offers a 4-year competency-based training program with paid TAFE attendance during work hours, combined with structured on-the-job training. Starting in January 2026.
You will be supported by ongoing mentoring and coaching from specialist tradespersons.
Fleet Mechanic -Forklift Technician
- Oakey, QLD
Oakey Beef Exports, part of the NH Foods Group, is one of Australia’s largest and longest operating beef processing plants!
This position offers a diverse opportunity to autonomously apply your skills across a fleet of forklifts, palette jacks and shunt trucks. Your role will be to manage the workload pf servicing and repairs, keeping our fleet in action.
- Full-time, permanent employment in Oakey
- Monday to Friday (no nights or weekends)
- Negotiable work hours to suit your schedule
- Optional voluntary overtime available
- Autonomy to apply skills with the backing of a skilled Maintenance team
Mill Maintenance Worker
- Whyalla Beef Feedlot, QLD
Whyalla Beef is a leading beef feedlot operation committed to innovation and efficiency. As we grow, we’re looking for a Mill Maintenance Worker to join our team and help keep our feedmill and plant running safely and efficiently.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to build solid experience in an essential role within agriculture.
This is a practical, varied role involving maintenance, repairs, and improvements across our mill and feedlot operations.
General Interest
- General Interest
We understand – you’re keen to join our team, but we may not have the right role available right now. That doesn’t mean the perfect opportunity won’t come along! Submit a General Application, and we’ll keep your details on hand for future openings.
Whyalla Beef Graduate Program – Expressions of Interest
- Whyalla Beef Feedlot, QLD
Kickstart your career with one of Australia’s leading beef feedlots! Whyalla Beef Pty Ltd (part of NH Foods Australia) is offering a hands-on Graduate Program designed to develop the next leaders in the beef industry and develop a holistic understanding of feedlotting.
ROTATION INCLUDE:
- Ration Allocation & Commodity Management
- Livestock Procurement & Backgrounding
- Animal Health & Husbandry
- Maintenance of Plant & Equipment
Maintenance Fitter
- Oakey, QLD
An exciting and diverse opportunity to work locally with one of Australia’s largest, most technologically advanced processing plants!
What is the opportunity?
Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a unique opportunity to work locally with the resources of an industry leader! Diversify your experience with a range of class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics.
You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Maintenance Fitters and work closely with other Maintenance tradespersons. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will be to:
- Perform comprehensive fault-finding and diagnostic assessments across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, low voltage electrical and robotics systems;
- Conduct end-to-end fabrication and modification of replacement parts including use of lathes and mills;
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and deliver rapid repairs to reduce downtime;
- Carry out repairs, replacements and adjustments on range of machinery from pumps to motors, conveyors and gearboxes;
- Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority; and
- Collaborate with other maintenance and production teams to support operations.
This position will work a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times will vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.
Experienced Beef Boner, Slicers & Slaughterman
- Wingham, NSW
Wingham Beef Exports are recognised for producing some of Australia’s finest grassfed beef, including our most awarded grassfed beef brand ‘Manning Valley Naturally’.
We are seeking motivated and skilled Beef Boners, Slicers & Slaughterman who have industrial experience in a processing plant. IMMEDIATE START.
Electrical Supervisor
- Mackay, QLD
Thomas Borthwick and Sons (Australia) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and driven Electrical Supervisor to join our ever-expanding team. With a team of electricians and electrical technicians in place, the successful applicant will be responsible for leading and supervising a team to undertake electrical repairs, general maintenance and preventative maintenance, as well as coordinating subcontractors, to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
The successful candidate will be electrically qualified in the State of Queensland, with the ability to supervise and mentor our electrical team, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently in compliance with Australian Standards. The role will assist to design and manage the installation of electrical systems, including refrigeration facilities minimising downtime in the production area.
Environmental Compliance Officer
- Oakey, QLD
Oakey Beef Exports, part of the NH Foods Group, is one of Australia’s largest and longest operating beef processing plants!
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Officer to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager and Chief Engineer, you will ensure our environmental authority is in constant compliance, assist with implementing Oakey policies and procedures, and manage environmental projects, audits, and regulatory relationships. This is a full-time Monday to Friday role based 28km west of Toowoomba.
Labourers, Renderers and Packers
- Oakey, QLD
We are recruiting Labourers, Renderers and Packers to join our team. You will be working full-time, Monday – Friday, with carrying day, afternoon and night shifts available. Mechanically minded applicants will be highly regarded for the Renderer division.
Please note that 417 Working Holiday Visa holders are welcome to apply however, must be able to commit to a 6-month period.
Refrigeration Mechanic
- Mackay, QLD
We have an opportunity within our Maintenance team for a Full-time Refrigeration Mechanic who is also open to working rotating shifts. Your responsibilities will include maintaining, repairing, and upgrading refrigeration systems to comply with new regulations and standards. Additionally, you will be conducting routine inspections and tests on existing equipment to diagnose problems and make necessary repairs.
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
- Mackay, QLD
We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Maintenance Fitter that demonstrates initiative and motivation to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your leadership skills by supervising apprentices. Some of your responsibilities will include investigating, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing on-site equipment. It is crucial that you promptly report any defects and breakdowns and ensure compliance with engineering practices.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing, modifying, constructing, and installing equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment. You will also efficiently resolving operational or technical equipment issues and providing feedback to your Maintenance Supervisor.
Please note there may be occasions when you are required to work overtime, be on standby or be available for callouts. Due to the this and the lack of public transportation, a valid driver’s license and personal transportation are required.
Electrician
- Mackay, QLD
We are recruiting for a full-time Electrician capable of working rotating Monday – Friday shifts and dedicated to completing electrical repairs and maintenance to applicable standards. As an Electrician, you will assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, proactively identify potential plant improvements, and oversee the development of preventative maintenance systems to maximize productivity.
Due to the lack of public transportation, a valid driver’s license and personal transportation are required.
Livestock Handler
- Oakey, QLD
We are seeking an experienced Livestock Handler. All positions are full time permanent positions with current wages under the current Enterprise Agreement. (Based on a 38hr week). You must be able to work a weekly rotating roster of morning, afternoon and night shift.
Projects and Innovation Coordinator
- Mackay, QLD
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and passionate Projects & Innovation Coordinator to join our plant, reporting to the General Manager. Join our dynamic, exciting organisation and enjoy the benefits and satisfaction in contributing to the continued growth and success of our business.
You will work actively with the WHS Officer to ensure compliance with legislation and assist the engineering team in planning and leading Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Projects while ensuring proper and effective use of resources.
Your responsibilities include managing maintenance costs and incorporating Capex into the budget, as well as overseeing contractor costs, reducing utilities usage rates, completing re-engineering projects according to plans, and monitoring the environmental impact and implementation of projects.
Skilled Meat Workers -Boners, Slicers & Slaughterers
- Mackay, QLD
We are always seeking Skilled Meat Workers who will work well in a team of dedicated and hard-working individuals and be prepared to be think on their feet to troubleshoot any challenges that may arise. Positions available for Skilled Meat Workers include Boners, Slicers and Slaughterers. Salary Range: $70,000-$77,000.
The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, allowing you to enjoy your weekends and relax while spending time with friends and family.