Head Stockperson - Avon Feeder Yards

500 A.A Company Pty Ltd; Avon Downs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career progression

Employee discounts

Air-conditioned accommodation

Wi-Fi provided

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) Avon Downs is seeking a Head Stockperson to lead daily feeder yard operations and a small team. You will ensure livestock are managed safely and efficiently, aligning with best practice animal welfare standards and robust biosecurity measures.

You will drive rostering, training, and safety practices while coordinating feed logistics and machinery operations to support high standards of livestock performance and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading daily feeder yard operations and a small team.
• Strong focus on animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.
• Ability to coordinate feed logistics, roster planning and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with stock handling and low-stress stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily feeder yard operations, including livestock handling, pen riding, feeding, water supply and dispatch.
• Ensure animal welfare through monitoring pen conditions, health protocols, hygiene and biosecurity.
• Build a strong safety culture with inductions, PPE use and risk management.
• Manage and develop a small team with hands-on training and clear communication.
• Coordinate feed logistics, commodity movements and accurate record-keeping.
• Oversee machinery use and maintenance for tractors, mixers and loaders.

Skills

Livestock handling

Team leadership

Safety culture

Stockyard operations

Tools

Stockmate

Microsoft Office

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.

About the role

We are looking for someone to lead the team at Avon Downs as the Head Stockperson for the newly built feeder yards. In this role, you’ll take the lead on daily feeder yard operations, working closely with the Station Manager, Operations Manager and a small team of Station Hands. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide your team, ensuring livestock are managed safely, efficiently, and in line with best practice animal welfare standards. You’ll be a key part of our operations, supporting animal performance, team development, and continuous improvement across the feeder yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily feeder yard operations, including livestock handling, pen riding, feeding, water supply, and dispatch.
• Ensure animal welfare by monitoring pen conditions, implementing health protocols, and maintaining hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• Drive a strong safety culture, conducting inductions, enforcing PPE use, and managing risk across all activities.
• Manage and develop a small team, providing hands-on training, clear communication, and effective roster planning.
• Coordinate feed logistics, including commodity movements, feed allocations, and accurate record-keeping.
• Oversee machinery use and maintenance, ensuring safe operation of tractors, mixers, and loaders.

What We’re Looking For

• A natural leader with at least 4 years’ experience in station or livestock feeding operations
• Current Driver’s Licence (Heavy Vehicle preferred)
• Confident managing feed allocations, machinery, and team rosters
• Skilled in cattle handling, pen riding, and low-stress stock handling
• Committed to safety, animal welfare, and doing things the right way
• Comfortable using systems like Stockmate and Microsoft Office
• Firearms Licence (Class A & B)
• Chemical Users Accreditation
• First Aid Certificate (or willing 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 Avon Downs, you’ll enjoy

• Take advantage of hands-on training and real progression opportunities within the company, and build skills, confidence, and a long-term future.
• Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
• Air-conditioned accommodation and Wi-Fi provided.