Head Stockperson: Lead Livestock Ops & Welfare

500 A.A Company Pty Ltd; Avon Downs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation provided

Prepared meals provided

Opportunities to transfer to other AAC

Strong horse culture and riding on the

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a Head Stockperson for Avon Downs to lead daily livestock operations and develop the stockcamp team. You will oversee mustering, processing and movements, ensuring safety, welfare and high welfare standards across the station.

You will work closely with the Station Manager to drive performance, coach staff and maintain records while contributing to station programs and asset upkeep in a remote outback setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Leading Hand or Head Stockperson 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 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).

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

Planning & problem‑solving

Communication

Biosecurity knowledge

Safety culture

Tools

Stockmate or similar livestock systems

Job description

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a Head Stockperson for Avon Downs to lead daily livestock operations and develop the stockcamp team. You will oversee mustering, processing and movements, ensuring safety, welfare and high welfare standards across the station.

You will work closely with the Station Manager to drive performance, coach staff and maintain records while contributing to station programs and asset upkeep in a remote outback setting.