Lead Stockperson: Livestock Operations & Team Leadership

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo); Headingly; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Headingly Station, managed by Australian Agricultural Company (AACo), seeks a Head Stockperson to lead daily livestock operations near Urandangie. You will develop the team, ensure safety and welfare, and drive performance across livestock and station tasks.

You will work with the Operations Manager and Station Manager, fostering a strong team culture, managing health and welfare, and contributing to planning of station work programs in a hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a stockcamp or pastoral operation.
• Strong cattle handling, horse-riding and animal husbandry skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop people.
• Sound understanding of livestock welfare and biosecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the stockcamp team.
• Coordinate mustering, processing, drafting and movements.
• Champion safe work practices and promote a safety culture.
• Coach and assess team members using our skills framework.
• Maintain animal welfare standards and accurate records.
• Support station works and infrastructure maintenance.

Skills

Cattle handling

Horse riding

People leadership

Job description

Headingly Station, managed by Australian Agricultural Company (AACo), seeks a Head Stockperson to lead daily livestock operations near Urandangie. You will develop the team, ensure safety and welfare, and drive performance across livestock and station tasks.

You will work with the Operations Manager and Station Manager, fostering a strong team culture, managing health and welfare, and contributing to planning of station work programs in a hands-on role.