Lead Stock Camp Manager - Cattle, Mustering & Welfare

Aon; Moura; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven organisation

Competitive remuneration

Career development

EAP program

Team culture

Job summary

Hewitt seeks an experienced Head Stockman to lead the stock team and coordinate daily livestock operations at Pegunny. You will oversee cattle handling, mustering, livestock processing, animal husbandry, breeding activities and maintain records. This hands-on leadership role requires strong teamwork and a commitment to animal welfare and safety.

You will lead by example, develop the stock team, and uphold high standards of productivity across all cattle operations on the station.

Qualifications

• Senior stock leadership experience.
• Strong cattle handling and mustering skills.
• Knowledge of animal health and breeding programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the stock camp, allocate daily duties and supervise livestock activities.
• Coordinate mustering, paddock rotations, cattle movements and processing.
• Monitor cattle health and welfare, administer treatments as directed.
• Train stock staff in handling, horsemanship and station procedures.
• Maintain accurate livestock records and safety compliance.

Skills

Cattle handling

Horsemanship

Mustering

Livestock husbandry

Job description

Hewitt seeks an experienced Head Stockman to lead the stock team and coordinate daily livestock operations at Pegunny. You will oversee cattle handling, mustering, livestock processing, animal husbandry, breeding activities and maintain records. This hands-on leadership role requires strong teamwork and a commitment to animal welfare and safety.

You will lead by example, develop the stock team, and uphold high standards of productivity across all cattle operations on the station.