Livestock & Finance Administration Officer

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary parking

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking an organized Livestock & Finance Administration Officer to manage day-to-day livestock and finance functions. The role links operations with financial administration and supports a growing agricultural business from our Brisbane base.

The successful candidate will handle data-heavy tasks, assist with month-end processes, and liaise with station teams, suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Practical bookkeeping knowledge and a basic understanding of accounting concepts.
• Experience in administration and accounts within a structured office environment.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail in high-volume data processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite of programs.
• Confidence and eagerness to learn financial and inventory systems.
• Commercial understanding of how operational and business activities translate into financial transactions, costs and records.
• Good organisation and follow-through, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and the confidence to ask questions, clarify instructions and raise discrepancies promptly.
• A practical approach to solving problems and the ability to work independently within agreed procedures.
• Professionalism, discretion and respect for confidential information.
• Agricultural industry experience is highly desirable, particularly familiarity with livestock operations and an overall passion for Australian agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high volumes of data entry accurately and efficiently in financial and inventory systems.
• Review and process source documents, check them against transaction records and follow up discrepancies or missing information.
• Assist with reconciliations, month-end processes and routine reporting.
• Provide general administrative requirements and liaise with station teams, suppliers, customers and colleagues to resolve queries and complete tasks.
• Maintain organised records and follow company procedures, approval requirements and relevant compliance obligations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Administration experience

Numeracy

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Basic accounting concepts

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Livestock & Finance Administration Officer

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) – Brisbane QLD

We are seeking an organised, reliable administration all-rounder to carry out the day-to-day livestock and finance functions of our Australian agricultural business based in Brisbane, Queensland. This varied office role connects operations with financial administration. You will help to ensure the finance function runs smoothly to help grow the business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out high volumes of data entry accurately and efficiently in financial and inventory systems.
• Review and process source documents, check them against transaction records and follow up discrepancies or missing information.
• Assist with reconciliations, month-end processes and routine reporting.
• Provide general administrative requirements and liaise with station teams, suppliers, customers and colleagues to resolve queries and complete tasks.
• Maintain organised records and follow company procedures, approval requirements and relevant compliance obligations.

About you

• Practical bookkeeping knowledge and a basic understanding of accounting concepts.
• Experience in administration and accounts within a structured office environment.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accuracy when processing high volumes of data.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 suite of programs.
• Confidence and eagerness to learn financial and inventory systems.
• Commercial understanding of how operational and business activities translate into financial transactions, costs and records.
• Good organisation and follow-through, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and the confidence to ask questions, clarify instructions and raise discrepancies promptly.
• A practical approach to solving problems and the ability to work independently within agreed procedures.
• Professionalism, discretion and respect for confidential information.
• Agricultural industry experience is highly desirable, particularly familiarity with livestock operations and an overall passion for Australian agriculture.

About us

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) is a leading Australian managed, UK owned Agribusiness with strong ESG values. CPC owns and operates a portfolio of twelve station aggregations in Australia and two feedlots in Indonesia. Across more than 6.3 million hectares of land, the CPC team are able to care for more than 415,000 head of cattle, 50,000 goats, 150,000 sheep and produce a diverse range of crops.

Full-time permanent position with competitive remuneration and benefits.

Flexible working arrangements, with complimentary parking provided at our Bowen Hills office in Brisbane's inner city King Street precinct.