Lead Farm & Feedlot Manager — Cattle Care & Operations

Gibson Grazing; Dalby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-bedroom home with pool

School bus to Dalby

Job summary

Gibson Grazing is seeking an experienced Farm & Feedlot Manager to oversee Olinda Park's 3,400 SCU feedlot and associated cropping operations near Dalby, QLD. You will lead day-to-day activities, ensure cattle receive quality care, and drive performance and safety across the site.

You will manage staff, feed programs, records and compliance while working in a supportive family business environment. This permanent, on-site role offers a competitive salary and housing options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in feedlot management or senior feedlot role.
• Strong knowledge of cattle health, nutrition and welfare.
• Working knowledge of NFAS and feedlot compliance.
• Ability to lead a small team, communicate well and use initiative.
• Good mechanical skills and experience operating feed trucks, mixers and loaders.
• Sound computer and record-keeping skills.
• A current driver's licence (HR/MC advantageous).
• Experience in mixed farming or cropping is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing cattle induction, health, welfare and dispatch.
• Managing feeding programs, bunk management and ration delivery.
• Monitoring livestock performance and keeping accurate records.
• Maintaining NFAS accreditation and other QA/compliance requirements.
• Supervising staff and contractors.
• Maintaining pens, water, infrastructure and machinery.
• Managing commodity and feed inventory with the farming side of the business.
• Meeting WHS obligations and keeping the site safe.

Skills

Feedlot management

Cattle health

Team leadership

NFAS knowledge

Record keeping

Mechanical skills

Driver's licence

Mixed farming experience

Tools

Feed trucks

MIXERS

Loaders

Job description

Gibson Grazing is seeking an experienced Farm & Feedlot Manager to oversee Olinda Park's 3,400 SCU feedlot and associated cropping operations near Dalby, QLD. You will lead day-to-day activities, ensure cattle receive quality care, and drive performance and safety across the site.

You will manage staff, feed programs, records and compliance while working in a supportive family business environment. This permanent, on-site role offers a competitive salary and housing options.