Head Stockperson: Lead Livestock Team (Accommodation)

AACo; Taldora; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals provided

Opportunity to transfer to other AACo"

Supportive teams

Strong horse culture

Australian outback experience

Job summary

AACo’s Dalgonally property in Queensland seeks a Head Stockperson to coordinate daily livestock operations, lead and develop the stockcamp team, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and to high welfare standards.

Working with the Station Manager, you’ll drive performance across livestock, infrastructure and station activities, maintain animal welfare records, support water and fencing upkeep, and contribute to planning while enjoying on-site accommodation and meals.

Qualifications

• Leading Hand or Head Stockperson experience in pastoral operation
• Strong cattle handling and animal husbandry skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop people
• 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

Animal husbandry

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Biosecurity knowledge

Tools

Stockmate system

Job description

AACo’s Dalgonally property in Queensland seeks a Head Stockperson to coordinate daily livestock operations, lead and develop the stockcamp team, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and to high welfare standards.

Working with the Station Manager, you’ll drive performance across livestock, infrastructure and station activities, maintain animal welfare records, support water and fencing upkeep, and contribute to planning while enjoying on-site accommodation and meals.