2024 More to Meat Campaign Employee Spotlight
More to Meat is back in 2024, putting locals at the centre stage of our meaty campaign!
Check out our new video below and you might even see some familiar faces from your local processor.
Throughout 2024, More to Meat will be bringing you the stories of locals who make up the 138,000 people working in Australia’s red meat processors.
A job in red meat processing provides a range of opportunities for a fulfilling career in your local town, and that's exactly what Stephen and Kaitlin tell us about the benefits of their jobs in Tamworth and Townsville.
Meet Stephen
After Stephen graduated, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do. He picked up a job in red meat processing and he’s never looked back.
Working as an environmental officer, Stephen helps to manage the waste-water facility at Thomas Foods.
“The job diversity and endless opportunities in red meat processing provides the flexibility to have a great work-life balance.”
More to Meat billboard in Tamworth.
Meet Kaitlin
Previously a qualified hairdresser, Kaitlin decided to swap the salon for a new job in red meat processing.
Now working in the criteria team inspecting meat, the 25-year-old Ingham local decided to pursue a career in red meat processing for greater variety, security, and pay.
“I work four days a week here, which means I spend more time with my partner, and I can still do hairdressing in my spare time,” said Ms Dallavanzi.
Advertisement, Townsville Bulletin.
Stephen and Kaitlin are just a few of the thousands of Australians, including farmers, truck drivers and retailers that work together to deliver high-quality red meat products around Australia and the world.
More to Meat will continue to highlight the important role that red meat processors play in regional communities across Australia.
Because a strong red meat processing industry means stronger communities.
To see more stories or to find out more about the red meat processing industry, like and follow the More to Meat Facebook page and Instagram account.