Lead Stockman - Long-Term, Family-Run CQ Beef Operation

AusAG Rural; Dingo; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Long-term role

On-site housing options

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Central Queensland seeks an experienced cattle professional for a full-time, long-term role on a large 11,500-acre operation. The job covers breeding, backgrounding, and feedlot activities with a strong focus on animal welfare and practical skills.

The position offers air-conditioned accommodation options and a competitive salary package. Applicants should be mature, capable of working independently, and prepared for a hands-on rural environment.

Qualifications

• Senior livestock handling experience with cattle safety awareness.
• Strong knowledge of low-stress stock handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct low-stress mustering and cattle handling across breeding, backgrounding and feedlot operations.
• Draft, process, brand, weigh and perform general livestock husbandry with high welfare standards.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery including loaders and tractors.
• Assist with feedlot operations including feeding, monitoring and pen maintenance.
• Undertake fencing and water infrastructure maintenance and general property improvements.

Job description

AusAG Rural in Central Queensland seeks an experienced cattle professional for a full-time, long-term role on a large 11,500-acre operation. The job covers breeding, backgrounding, and feedlot activities with a strong focus on animal welfare and practical skills.

The position offers air-conditioned accommodation options and a competitive salary package. Applicants should be mature, capable of working independently, and prepared for a hands-on rural environment.