Head Stockperson: Lead Livestock Operations & Safety

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

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) invites applications for Head Stockperson at Eva Downs. You will lead daily livestock operations, mentor the stockcamp team and ensure work is completed safely with high animal welfare standards.

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

Qualifications

• Leading Hand or Head Stockperson experience in pastoral operations.
• Biosecurity and quality assurance knowledge.
• 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

Cattle handling

Horse riding

Animal husbandry

People leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Stockmate

Job description

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) invites applications for Head Stockperson at Eva Downs. You will lead daily livestock operations, mentor the stockcamp team and ensure work is completed safely with high animal welfare standards.

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