We are now busily taking Christmas bookings for the processing of;
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Goat
Venison
Llama
Alpaca
Buffalo
The final date of slaughter to guarantee that your produce will be available by Christmas is December 13th.
If you are wishing to have smoked product (ham and bacon) available for Christmas, pigs must be slaughtered no later than Friday November 29th.
To avoid the disappointment of not getting to eat your home grown produce during the festive season, please ensure you make a booking by contacting our office on 03 5594 5222 or email info@koallahfarm.com.au
Koallah Farm Abattoir is seeking a boning room leading hand to join its growing team.
Reporting to the Plant Manager you will play a lead role in the customised boning and packing of multiple species including, veal, lamb, pork, goat and others.
Applicants should have extensive boning room experience, particularly in small stock and be capable of working in a small team. The successful applicant will be highly motivated to provide outstanding customer service and have high-quality knife skills well as a deep understanding of boning room processes and standards.
An attractive remuneration package and flexible working conditions will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Please apply via Seek.
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified Meat Inspector with industry experience to work in our on-farm abattoir and meat processing facility at Koallah Farm.
Between 25 and 40 hours of work is available for the right applicant. Remuneration will be negotiated with the applicant depending on experience.
Responsibilities, not limited to;
Certificate 3 in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) or higher.
Competent in knife sharpening and maintaining sharp knife
Experience in working in the meat processing industry
Be able to work within a team or individual environment with reporting protocols
Always act in accordance with the Australian Standard
Perform all official duties as an Inspector in accordance with all legislative requirements
Perform all work in accordance with all safe working procedure and practices
Perform Ante Mortem inspection
Perform Post Morten inspection
Computer Skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word)
Valid Drivers Licence and own transport
Relationships
Reports to Senior Management
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to send a resume to info@koallahfarm.com.au, or just call Koallah Farm on 03 5594 5222 to register your interest.
Applications will remain open until the the position is filled.
Koallah Farm is seeking a full time Maintenance Operator to join its team.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the role will require you to undertake standard maintenance and repairs, from maintenance request instructions, as well as undertaking special projects as required.
We are looking for someone with mechanical maintenance experience, including welding, fabrication and ideally electrical qualifications.
Our fully accredited abattoir (Lic: L00133) operates Monday to Friday alongside our team of butchers and packers in our boning rooms.
Skills and Experience:
Welding experience
Provide breakdown, preventative and reactive maintenance to plant and equipment
Diagnose and repair of machinery & plant in a timely manner
Assist with the installation & relocation of associated equipment or machinery in plant
Periodically inspect and test electrical systems and recommend fixes or replacement strategies appropriate to the situation, avoiding costly breakdowns.
The ability to operate autonomously and with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
Deliver on preventative and scheduled maintenance
Attend break downs if required
Improve the reliability of plant equipment
Comply to occupational health and safety rules and regulations
Valid drivers licence
A Grade Electrician (preferred)
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience to fulfil this role, please send a current CV to hr@koallahfarm.com.au
All further enquiries should be directed to Steven Castle on 03 5594 5222.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, December 8 or sooner for the right applicant.
We are currently seeking a Trainee Business Administrator to join our growing team at Koallah Farm.
Working with our administration staff, you will report directly to the Office Manager and have daily interaction with all staff and customers.
Responsibilities, not limited to
Answering Telephones, taking messages
Assistance with taking Bookings
Creating Invoices on job completion
Filing, photocopying, scanning & data entry
Other general administrative / reception tasks as required
Printing Reports
Assistance with Online Sales System
Requirements
Be organised, have attention to detail
Be confident and self-motivated to work in an unsupervised environment
Have strong ethics and integrity, be honest, reliable and dedicated
Displays excellent customer service skills and presentation skills
Drivers Licence and own transport required
Skills with Microsoft Word & Excel and Outlook would be an advantage
Relationships
Reports to the Office Manager
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please send a cover letter and current resume to info@koallahfarm.com.au
For further information please call Koallah Farm on 03 5594 5222.
Applications close on Friday, June 2 or sooner for the right candidate.
We are currently seeking experienced slaughter floor workers to cater for increased demand and growth at our Koallah Farm abattoir near Camperdown.
Our fully accredited abattoir (Lic: L00133) operates Monday to Friday alongside our team of butchers and packers in our boning room.
Responsibilities, not limited to;
Slaughter and dress beef and lamb as per legislative requirements
Demonstrate unique knife skills and cutting techniques
Ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Complying with all health, sanitation, and legal regulations
Complying with all company policies and procedures
Skills/Requirements
Experience in processing beef and lamb
Works quickly and efficiently
Be energetic with a "can-do" attitude
Work well in a team environment
Be mature, honest, reliable and dedicated
Be well organised and show attention to detail
Be willing to provide employment recommendations
Relationships
Reports to Slaughter Floor Manager and Meat Inspector
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to send a resume to info@koallahfarm.com.au, or just call Koallah Farm on 03 5594 5222 to register your interest.
Applications will remain open until the the position is filled.
We are currently seeking suitably qualified Meat Inspector with industry experience to work in our on-farm abattoir and meat processing facility at Koallah Farm.
Between 25 and 40 hours of work is available for the right applicant. Remuneration will be negotiated with the applicant depending on experience.
Responsibilities, not limited to;
Certificate 3 in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) or higher.
Competent in knife sharpening and maintaining sharp knife
Experience in working in the meat processing industry
Be able to work within a team or individual environment with reporting protocols
Always act in accordance with the Australian Standard
Perform all official duties as an Inspector in accordance with all legislative requirements
Perform all work in accordance with all safe working procedure and practices
Perform Ante Mortem inspection
Perform Post Morten inspection
Computer Skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word)
Valid Drivers Licence and own transport
Relationships
Reports to Senior Management
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to send a resume to info@koallahfarm.com.au, or just call Koallah Farm on 03 5594 5222 to register your interest.
Applications will remain open until the the position is filled.
We are currently seeking a casual and experienced Meat Packer to work in our meat processing facility at Koallah Farm.
The successful candidate will work within our small, dynamic team and report to our Senior Butcher and Production Manager.
Responsibilities, not limited to;
Packing of beef, lamb, pork as per customer requirements
Ensuring that all meat is handled and stored correctly
Ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Complying with all health, sanitation, and legal regulations
Complying with all company policies and procedures
Requirements
Experience in the food industry would be highly regarded
Following client specification sheets with attention to detail
Be well organised, Works quickly and efficiently
Be energetic with a "can-do" attitude
Work well in a team environment and independently
Good hygienic practices
Be mature, honest, reliable and dedicated to the team
Be willing to provide employment recommendations
Available for day shifts starting 6:30am
Relationships
Reports to Senior Butcher and Production Manager
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to send a resume to info@koallahfarm.com.au, or call Koallah Farm on 03 5594 5222 to register your interest.
Applications will remain open until the the position is filled.
We are currently seeking a motivated person to work as a cleaner within our meat processing facilities at Koallah Farm.
The successful candidate will be required for afternoon shifts and will working within our small cleaning team and report to our cleaner supervisor and QA Manager.
Responsibilities, not limited to;
Follow cleaning schedules and procedures
Complete all daily, weekly and monthly forms
Cleaning of Processing & Boning Rooms
Cleaning staff amenities
Cleaning processing machinery from meat and fat products
Assemble and disassemble all meat equipment and machinery
Cleaning benches, shelving, and chillers / cool rooms
Rubbish removal
Sweeping, Chemical foaming of floors, walls and ceilings
General Cleaning Duties
Requirements
Previous experience in industrial or intensive cleaning
Prepared to work afternoon shifts
Be organised, have attention to detail to provide a high standard of service
Be confident and self-motivated
Have strong ethics and integrity, be honest, reliable and dedicated
Willingness to learn, follow instructions and work as part of a team
Reliable and ability to work unsupervised
Must be physically fit and healthy
Willing to provide employment recommendations and criminal check report
Relationships
Reports to Senior Cleaner and QA Manager
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to send a resume to info@koallahfarm.com.au, or just call Koallah Farm on 03 5594 5222 to register your interest.
Applications will remain open until the the position is filled.
We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Administrator to join our growing team at Koallah Farm.
Working with our administration staff, the successful applicant will report directly to the financial controller and interact daily with Directors and our management team.
Responsibilities, not limited to;
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Invoicing and preparing statements
Data Entry
Credit Control administration
Payroll / Employee entitlement administration
Preparation of performance and financial reporting templates
Journal Entries
General Administration / office tasks
Requirements
Experience with XERO Accounting package preferred but not essential
Must have thorough knowledge and skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
Be organised, have attention to detail
Be confident and self-motivated to work in an unsupervised environment
Have strong ethics and integrity, be honest, reliable and dedicated
Display excellent customer service skills and presentation skills
Willing to provide employment recommendations
Relationships
Reports to the Financial Controller
Remuneration will be negotiated at, or above, the award rate depending on experience.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please send a cover letter and current resume to info@koallahfarm.com.au
For further information please call Koallah Farm on 03 5594 5222.
Applications close on Monday, November 21 or sooner for the right candidate.
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Difference
Humane farming values, no antibiotics or hormone treatment and pasture fed
No grain, no cheap farming short cuts
Our family values, tradition, passion, love for how we live and the animals we raise
Our family has always farmed sustainably – with minimalist intervention sanctioning the free-roaming and natural development of our magnificent animals.
Our family operates with heart, passion and a primal respect for the land and animals they rear, fighting for humanity in the world of animal agriculture. This is rigorously upheld by adhering to a free range, no-hormone-intervention policy, with all animals being grass-fed to ensure peace- of-mind and consumption.
Quality
Quality of life determines the quality of the taste
From paddock to plate best possible experience every step of the way
Farming the way nature intended
Our beef, lamb and pork are testament to the pasture-rich, open paddocks in which they are free to graze and develop naturally. Under this legacy, Castle Estate continues to rear and cultivate livestock with freshness and fairness in mind along each animal’s trajectory from paddock to plate, delivering only the finest quality cuts to meat-loving Australians.
Traceability
Follow your meat from paddock to plate
On-site Abattoir
Our fully accredited, on farm, boutique abattoir. This made us the only fully-integrated operation of our kind in Victoria, and we’re bloody proud of that.
It means our animals are grown the way nature intended. That means they aren’t transported vast distances, they’re processed naturally and butchered and packed by our own dedicated team, before being delivered directly to our loyal customers.
Discovery
Experience what real meat tastes like – The meaning of authentic free-range farming lies in the trajectory of the animal’s life. This means the animal is pasture-fed and grass-grazing. Our animals are outside in the open air, consuming fresh, verdant fields. Celebrated for their natural unique shapes, sizes and growth, each animal is farmed with humanity and a no-waste policy, for an ultimately superior taste on your plate.
In addition to the superior taste of free range meat and the improved conditions for free range animals, there is growing evidence of the health benefits of eating products from pastured animals. And we simply can’t argue with that.
Discover new cuts of meat to expand your cooking repertoire – eat the whole animal not just the popular cuts
For the zealous gastronome or experimental foodie, this presents a wonderful opportunity to become more creative in the kitchen than ever before. The Castle family encourages consumers to expand their cooking repertoire and experiment with new cuts of meat.
The traditional values of reducing waste have never been more relevant than now. When the Castle Estate (butcher and abattoir) prepares an animal as a source of food, they operate under the firm belief system that the whole animal must be utilised to minimise waste and avert frivolous farming.
Recipes
New products from the Providore
In addition to the superior taste of free-range meat, and the elevated conditions for free-range animals to roam, grow and graze on, there is surmounting evidence bolstering the health (and taste) benefits of eating products from pastured animals like those offered by Castle Estate.