Head Stockperson | Headingly Station | QLD

AAco; Urandangi; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Headingly Station in the Barkly Region near Urandangie seeks a Head Stockperson to lead and develop the stockcamp, coordinate daily livestock operations, and uphold high animal welfare standards. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and Station Manager to drive performance across livestock, people, infrastructure and station activities.

You will mentor teams, manage musters, ensure safety, maintain records, and contribute to work programs while living and working in a remote cattle

Qualifications

• Previous leading hand or head stockperson experience in 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 QA 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).

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.

Skills

Leadership

Cattle handling

Horse riding

Team development

Safety culture

Biosecurity

Livestock welfare

Communication

Problem solving

Stock recording

Tools

Stockmate

Job description

Head Stockperson | Headingly Station | QLD

2d ago , from RFTTE Jobs - Ringers from the Top End

We are seeking a Head Stockperson to lead the team at Headingly Station.

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 Operations Manager & Station Manager, you'll help drive performance across livestock, people, infrastructure and station operations while fostering a strong team culture.

Cattle Station

Headingly Station, near Urandangie, is located in the Barkly Group, 200km south west of Mount Isa and 35km from Urandangie.

The property is a breeding station producing cattle for AACo’s Wagyu brands. Headingly Station is situated on the Georgina River and comprises mainly open black soil downs country with areas of timbered country (mainly Gidyea) scattered throughout. Headingly Station is made up of three leases – Headingly (1916), Wolgra (1965), and Carandotta (1985).

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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.

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).

Spending your downtime fishing or waterskiing in the permanent waterholes along the Georgina River, with Mount Isa and local events just a short trip away for that perfect balance of outback and social life.

Join a welcoming, down-to-earth crew where people back each other, celebrate wins, and make Headingly feel more than just a workplace.

Take advantage of hands‑on training and real progression opportunities within the company, build skills, confidence, and a long‑term future.

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.

PLEASE NOTE :

This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.

Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.