Livestock Manager

Ramps Ridge Pty Ltd ATF Ron Harris Family Trust; Hay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravensworth Agriculture is seeking a Livestock Manager to oversee health, welfare and performance of cattle at the Hay feedlot. You will also potentially supervise Ravensworth backgrounding cattle as needed, coordinating with providers and ensuring timely entry dates.

The role requires strong cattle handling, health protocols knowledge and proven leadership of livestock teams, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and compliance across locations.

Qualifications

• Strong cattle handling and animal health knowledge.
• Experience leading livestock teams.
• Good record-keeping and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day livestock operations of the feedlot.
• Manage and develop the livestock and animal health teams.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, stockmanship and safety.
• Oversee cattle inductions, drafting, movements, treatments and dispatch.
• Monitor cattle health, weight gain and performance.
• Coordinate movements between backgrounding properties and the feedlot.
• Maintain accurate livestock records and reports.

Skills

Cattle handling

Animal health

Team leadership

Record keeping

Stockmanship

Job description

Ramps Ridge Pty Ltd ATF Ron Harris Family Trust – Hay NSW

Reporting to the Feedlot General Manager, the Livestock Manager will be responsible for the health, welfare, performance and movement of cattle across the feedlot. The successful applicant will also have the capability and flexibility to oversee Ravensworth cattle at backgrounding locations when required. This includes monitoring cattle health and performance, weights, projected feedlot entry dates and communication with backgrounding providers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day livestock operations of the feedlot.
• Manage, support and develop the livestock and animal health teams.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, stockmanship and workplace safety.
• Oversee cattle inductions, drafting, movements, treatments and dispatch.
• Monitor livestock health, performance and compliance with treatment protocols.
• Coordinate cattle movements between backgrounding properties and the feedlot.
• Monitor backgrounding cattle weights, average daily gain and projected feedlot entry dates.
• Conduct inspections of cattle at backgrounding locations when required.
• Work closely with backgrounding providers to maintain agreed performance and animal welfare standards.
• Ensure livestock records, treatment records, inventories and reports are accurate and current.

About you

• Strong cattle handling, animal health and stockmanship skills.
• Experience in backgrounding, grazing, feedlot or large-scale cattle operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing livestock teams.
• An understanding of cattle nutrition, health protocols and performance monitoring.
• The ability to assess cattle condition, health, weight gain and readiness for feedlot entry.
• Strong organisational, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence working independently across multiple livestock locations.
• A practical, accountable and solutions-focused approach.
• A current driver's licence.

About us

Ravensworth Agriculture is an innovative, privately owned agribusiness based west of Hay in the Riverina region of NSW. Our feedlot is expanding from approximately 50,000 head to 75,000 head, with further growth planned towards its licensed capacity of 100,000 Standard Cattle Units. This growth is supported by continued investment in people, infrastructure, equipment, technology and cattle performance systems. Our backgrounding program is also an important part of the livestock supply chain, supporting cattle preparation, performance and timely entry into the feedlot.