Lead Stockperson: Drive Livestock Ops & Team Excellence

500 A.A Company Pty Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a Head Stockperson for Eva Downs to lead and develop the stockcamp, coordinate mustering and livestock movements, and ensure high animal welfare and safety standards on site in the Northern Territory.

You will work closely with the Station Manager to drive performance across livestock, people and station operations while fostering a strong team culture at Eva Downs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Leading Hand or Head Stockperson within a pastoral operation.
• Strong cattle handling, horse-riding and animal husbandry skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop people.
• Sound understanding of livestock welfare, biosecurity and quality assurance 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

Cattle handling

Horse-riding

Animal husbandry

Team leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Driver’s licence

Firearms licence

Tools

Stockmate

Job description

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a Head Stockperson for Eva Downs to lead and develop the stockcamp, coordinate mustering and livestock movements, and ensure high animal welfare and safety standards on site in the Northern Territory.

You will work closely with the Station Manager to drive performance across livestock, people and station operations while fostering a strong team culture at Eva Downs.