Livestock Leading Hand, INGLEWOOD QLD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Horse shoeing

Lucerne hay

Training and support

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Queensland's Border Rivers region seeks an experienced livestock operator to lead daily cattle handling, horsemanship, and team leadership on a busy feedlot. This full-time role offers a 10/4 roster, accommodation options, and ongoing training to support your career in one of Australia's premier cattle regions.

You will oversee cattle movements, health programs, inductions, and dispatch, mentor staff, and uphold safety and high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in feedlot livestock handling or similar setup.
• Strong leadership and team communication.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily livestock activities with cattle handling and horsemanship.
• Coordinate movements and operations to meet targets.
• Monitor animal health programs including receivals and dispatch.
• Support and guide team while maintaining safe practices.

Skills

Cattle handling

Horsemanship

Leadership

Job description

Lead from the front in a respected Queensland feedlot operation where strong cattle skills, horsemanship and practical leadership are valued. With a 10/4 roster, accommodation options available and a progressive livestock team behind you, this is an opportunity to build your career in one of Australia's most productive cattle regions.

• Join a leading feedlot operation with a genuine leadership opportunity.
• Oversee daily livestock operations including cattle movements, animal health, receivals, inductions and dispatch.
• Accommodation options available, horse shoeing and lucerne hay supplied, with ongoing training and support provided.

Operating in Queensland's renowned Border Rivers region, this specialist beef cattle lot feeding, backgrounding and irrigated farming enterprise plays a key role in supplying premium beef programs across multiple market segments. The business is recognised for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence and producing quality outcomes throughout the supply chain.

Based near Inglewood, you'll enjoy the benefits of a welcoming rural community with essential services, sporting facilities and a strong agricultural network. The region offers a relaxed country lifestyle, excellent fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities, while remaining within easy reach of larger regional centres.

Reporting to the Livestock Manager, this role will suit an experienced livestock operator who enjoys leading by example, working with cattle and horses daily, and contributing to a team-focused environment. The successful candidate will commence as soon as the right person is secured.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead daily livestock activities, demonstrating best-practice cattle handling, horsemanship and animal husbandry.
• Coordinate livestock movements and operations to achieve daily production and quality targets.
• Monitor and maintain animal health programs, including receivals, inductions, drafting and dispatch activities.
• Support and guide livestock team members while promoting safe and efficient work practices.

Selection Criteria:

• Previous experience in feedlot livestock handling or a similar intensive livestock environment.
• Competent horse skills and the ability to provide suitable working horses.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement and achieving high operational standards.

Additional Particulars:

• Full-time position operating on a 10/4 roster.
• Accommodation options available, with horse shoeing and lucerne hay supplied.
• Remuneration package negotiated based on experience and suitability for the role.
• Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.