QLD Meat Processing Industry

Value of our Beef Processing Industry

One of Queensland's largest manufacturing sectors

Contributes $1 billion annually to the state’s economy

Supports over 10,000 jobs across the state

QLD beef products are exported to more than 50 countries

Almost 50% of all Australian beef and veal products were processed in Queensland (2017 - 2018)

Exports of QLD beef products were worth $4.92 billion (2017 - 2018)

Case Studies

Learn from those who have carved a successful and rewarding career in the beef industry.

Students from Bray Park State School were one of the first to experience the virtual reality headsets.

Learn what recent graduates had to say about the Kilcoy Global Foods Graduate Program.

Debbie Hardke

Debbie Hardke had ambitions to be a teacher. After investigating career pathway options, she found a rewarding option in the Queensland beef industry.

Ade Ariantika

While at university, Ade completed a company-based project at Oakey Beef Exports. This led to a career in the beef industry and being a Project Manager at Oakey Beef Exports Pty Ltd.

Dr Aaditi Dang & April Strand

An important area of the meat processing industry is environmental management. Learn how specialists employed in this area got their start.

Tiwawarn Kongsombat

People without any meat processing skills and experience are welcomed in this industry. Extensive training and development is provided to help people move into new jobs and careers.