Head Stockperson

500 A.A Company Pty Ltd; Yinguwunarri; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AACo is seeking a Head Stockperson to join Montejinni Station in the Victoria River District. You’ll coordinate daily livestock operations, lead and develop the stockcamp team, and ensure work is completed safely and to the highest animal welfare standards.

Reporting to the Station Manager, you will drive performance across livestock, people, infrastructure and station operations while fostering a strong team culture and low-stress stock handling.

Qualifications

• Experience leading livestock teams on pastoral operations.
• Strong cattle handling and stock handling skills.
• Proven ability to coach, develop and lead people.
• Understanding of livestock welfare, biosecurity and QA requirements.
• Experience with Stockmate or similar systems is desirable.
• Good communication, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Current Driver's Licence and Firearms Licence (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the stockcamp team.
• Coordinate mustering, processing, drafting and livestock movements.
• Champion safe work practices and promote a strong safety culture.
• Coach and assess team members through AACo's Operational Skills Framework.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and low-stress stock handling.
• Monitor livestock health and maintain accurate livestock records.
• Support the maintenance of water infrastructure, fencing, yards and station assets.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of station work programs.

Skills

Stockcamp leadership

Cattle handling

Horse riding

People development

Livestock welfare

Biosecurity knowledge

Livestock recording systems

Communication & planning

Driver's Licence

Firearms Licence

Tools

Stockmate

Livestock recording systems

Job description

Who we are

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world. We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.

We are looking for a talented Head Stockperson to join our team in Montejinni. Montejinni Station is located in the Victoria River District, 320km south west of Katherine and 640km south of Darwin.

About the role

As the Head Stockperson, you'll play a hands-on role coordinating daily livestock operations, leading and developing your team, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest animal welfare standards. Working closely with the Station Manager, you'll help drive performance across livestock, people, infrastructure and station operations while fostering a strong team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the stockcamp team.
• Coordinate mustering, processing, drafting and livestock movements.
• Champion safe work practices and promote a strong safety culture.
• Coach and assess team members through AACo's Operational Skills Framework.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and low-stress stock handling.
• Monitor livestock health and maintain accurate livestock records.
• Support the maintenance of water infrastructure, fencing, yards and station assets.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of station work programs.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Leading Hand or Head Stockperson within a pastoral operation.
• Strong cattle handling, horse-riding and animal husbandry skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop people.
• Sound understanding of livestock welfare, biosecurity and quality assurance requirements.
• Experience with Stockmate or similar livestock recording systems (desirable).
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Current Driver's Licence and Firearms Licence (or ability to obtain).

Why AACo?

We’re a values-led organisation where curiosity, generosity and accountability guide how we work. We care deeply about our people, our animals and the land on which we live and work, and we’re proud of our legacy - one that’s rooted in history and driven by innovation.

At Montejinni, you’ll enjoy:

Work in the stunning Victoria River District, known for its barra fishing and iconic outback landscapes. Join a progressive and supportive team that values your contribution and invests in your growth and development. Enjoy modern, well-maintained accommodation, machinery, and stockyard facilities. Be part of a dynamic operation with opportunities to build your skills and advance your career. Experience a unique lifestyle in one of Australia's most picturesque and rewarding cattle regions.

Ready to take your next step? Extraordinary is calling.

Who we are

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world. We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.