Lead Stockperson - Livestock & Team Leader, Outback Station

Australian Agricultural Company; Brunette Downs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Transfer opportunities to other AACo</

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company is seeking a hands-on Head Stockperson at Brunette Downs to lead daily livestock operations, coordinate mustering and movements, and drive high standards of animal welfare and safety. You will work with the Operations Manager to develop the team and ensure efficient station performance.

The role requires proven leadership, cattle handling and horse-riding skills, with familiarity in stock recording systems and QA requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading stock camps and teams.
• Strong cattle handling, horse riding and animal husbandry skills.
• Understanding of animal welfare, biosecurity and QA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the stockcamp team.
• Coordinate mustering, processing, drafting and livestock movements.
• Champion safe work practices and promote a safety culture.

Skills

Stockcamp leadership

Cattle handling

Horse riding

Animal husbandry

Livestock welfare

Biosecurity

Quality assurance

Stockmate (software)

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Driver's Licence

Firearms Licence

Tools

Stockmate

Job description

Australian Agricultural Company is seeking a hands-on Head Stockperson at Brunette Downs to lead daily livestock operations, coordinate mustering and movements, and drive high standards of animal welfare and safety. You will work with the Operations Manager to develop the team and ensure efficient station performance.

The role requires proven leadership, cattle handling and horse-riding skills, with familiarity in stock recording systems and QA requirements.