Lamb Feedlot Ops Lead | Welfare & Growth

Craig Mostyn Group; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Mostyn Group is seeking an experienced Lamb Feedlot Operations Manager for our privately owned feedlot in York, WA. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily livestock management, feed coordination, compliance, and team leadership to ensure safe, efficient operations and strong animal welfare.

The role requires practical feedlot experience, strong sheep handling skills, and a collaborative approach to drive growth and expansion plans in the York region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ practical feedlot experience.
• Strong sheep handling and livestock behaviour understanding.
• Experience with feed preparation, machinery and systems.
• Solid knowledge of animal health, nutrition and welfare.
• Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.
• Current valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the feedlot, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Manage sheep handling and movement, including receiving, induction, processing, drafting and dispatch.
• Coordinate daily feed preparation and delivery, including management of pellet deliveries and supplier arrangements.
• Monitor lamb and sheep health and welfare, including identifying issues early and coordinating treatment where required.
• Maintain accurate records for livestock intake, performance, treatments, and dispatch.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, feedlot protocols, and farm administration requirements.
• Oversee feedlot equipment, systems, and infrastructure to ensure they are maintained and operational.
• Support future expansion projects by providing practical operational input into upgrades and growth plans.
• Lead, mentor, and support staff, fostering a positive, accountable, and safety-focused team culture.

Skills

Feedlot management

Sheep handling

Livestock welfare

Feed preparation & systems

Record keeping

Leadership/people management

Problem solving

Driver's licence

Job description

Craig Mostyn Group is seeking an experienced Lamb Feedlot Operations Manager for our privately owned feedlot in York, WA. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily livestock management, feed coordination, compliance, and team leadership to ensure safe, efficient operations and strong animal welfare.

The role requires practical feedlot experience, strong sheep handling skills, and a collaborative approach to drive growth and expansion plans in the York region.