Career opportunities in Queensland’s beef processing industry

The beef processing industry is one of Queensland’s largest manufacturing employers, offering stable career opportunities in diverse and exciting roles. These range from food processing to a variety of trade, administration and professional roles.

Many of Queensland’s beef processors operate facilities with some of the world’s leading manufacturing technologies and advanced robotics solutions. This includes integrating mechanisation and automation in the facilities, with sophisticated processing and packaging designed to deliver shelf-ready products and improve safety.

The once mostly production-based workforce now has higher levels of education and technical skills, creating new and exciting career opportunities, including data analytics, food science and technology.

Many companies offer ongoing training and support to develop and build on skills, provide long-term career opportunities, including entry-level positions, in some of Queensland’s most picturesque regions.

Employers and job opportunities

You can apply for employment with the companies listed below through their websites or by directly contacting them. Alternatively, you can apply here for immediate vacancies.

Australian Country Choice 117 Colmslie Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170 Email: recruitment@accbeef.net.au Apply here for employment with Australian Country Choice

Biggenden Meatworks Isis Highway, Biggenden (in North Burnett) QLD 4621 Phone: 07 4127 1180 Email: bigmeat@bigpond.net.au Apply here for employment with Big Meats

Greenmountain Food Processing 26 Coominya Connection Rd, Coominya (in Brisbane Valley) QLD 4311 Phone: 07 5426 5000 Email: employment@greenmtf.com.au Apply here for employment with Greenmountain

Highchester Meats 6604 Mt Lindesay Hwy, Gleneagle (near Beaudesert) QLD 4285 Phone: 07 5543 1350 Email: highchester@bigpond.com

Jimbour Beef and Bacon 56 Jimbour Station Rd, Jimbour (near Dalby) QLD 4406 Phone: 07 4663 6137 or 0427 636 260 Email: jimbourbeefandbacon@gmail.com

John Dee Warwick 97 Rosehill Rd, Warwick QLD 4370 Phone: 07 4660 2277 Email: terryhickey@johndee.com.au Apply here for employment with John Dee

Kilcoy Global Foods 36 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya (Sunshine Coast) QLD 4575 Processing plant located in Winya (Somerset region) QLD 4515 Phone: 07 5497 1277 Email: recruitment@kilcoyglobalfoods.com Apply here for employment with Kilcoy Global Foods

Nolan Meats Job applications welcome online, in person, by mail or email 171 East Deep Creek Rd, Gympie, QLD 4570 Email: peopleteam@nolan.com.au Apply here for employment with Nolan Meats

Rocky Creek Abattoir Mapee Road, Tolga (Tablelands Region, outside Cairns) QLD 4882 Phone: 07 4095 4358 Email: sales@rca4882.com.au

Stanbroke 302 Grantham Scrub Road, Veradilla (Lockyer Valley region) QLD 4347 Phone: 07 4697 6188 Email: hr@stanbroke.com Apply here for employment with Stanbroke

Teys Australia Pty Ltd Processing plants located at: 2728 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane QLD 4113 Lakes Creek Road, Lakes Creek, Rockhampton QLD 4701 196 Meatworks Road, Dakenba, QLD 4715 Email: yourfuture@teysaust.com.au Apply here for employment with Teys

Thomas Borthwick and Sons 113A Main Street, Baker Creek (in Mackay) QLD 4740 Phone: 07 4952 8828 Email: tbs-recruitment@tbsmackay.com.au Apply here for employment with Thomas Borthwick and Sons

Meat operators wishing to list contact details or job vacancies should email dsd.south@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au