Head Stockperson: Lead Cattle & Livestock Operations

AACo; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AACo, Australia’s oldest cattle producer, is seeking a Head Stockperson at Eva Downs to lead a hands-on livestock operations team and drive performance across livestock, people and station assets.

You will oversee mustering, processing, drafting and movements, uphold high animal welfare and safety standards, and mentor staff while coordinating with the Station Manager. Experience in pastoral operations and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Leading Hand or Head Stockperson in pastoral operations.
• Strong cattle handling and horse-riding skills with knowledge of animal welfare.
• Ability to coach, develop people and promote a safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the stockcamp team.
• Coordinate mustering, processing, drafting and livestock movements.
• Champion safe work practices and promote a 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 maintenance of water infrastructure, fencing, yards and station assets.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of station work programs.

Skills

Cattle handling

Horse riding

Team leadership

Animal husbandry

Biosecurity knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Livestock welfare

Tools

Stockmate

Job description

AACo, Australia’s oldest cattle producer, is seeking a Head Stockperson at Eva Downs to lead a hands-on livestock operations team and drive performance across livestock, people and station assets.

You will oversee mustering, processing, drafting and movements, uphold high animal welfare and safety standards, and mentor staff while coordinating with the Station Manager. Experience in pastoral operations and strong leadership are essential.