Livestock Supervisor

AAco; Emerald; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) seeks a hands-on Livestock Supervisor to lead, coach and support the feedlot team at Goonoo. You will coordinate daily operations, train staff in stock handling and maintenance, and drive safe, efficient outcomes with a strong WHS focus.

Responsibilities include leading the Livestock Team, liaising with management, maintaining cattle welfare and records, and ensuring facilities and equipment are well maintained.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, develop and motivate team members.
• Strong teamwork and cross‑functional relationship skills.
• Excellent organisation and task prioritisation abilities.
• Problem solving and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Microsoft Office skills and livestock management systems (StockaID, Stockmate).
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid, Firearms Licence (Class A & B) and Chemical Users Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and train Livestock Team Members to safely deliver daily feedlot operations.
• Support the Livestock Manager in planning, coordinating and prioritising activities.
• Act as a link between the Livestock Manager and Leading Hands for communication.
• Ensure cattle handling, treatments and welfare comply with AACo policies.
• Oversee livestock induction processes, data capture, treatments and movements.
• Monitor animal health, identify sick stock and administer treatments per protocols.
• Maintain accurate livestock records including treatments and stock movements.
• Coordinate cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of feedlot facilities and equipment.
• Operate and maintain feedlot machinery and equipment (loaders, crushes, gates).
• Ensure compliance with WHS, QA, environmental and company standards.
• Apply problem‑solving and decision‑making to drive productivity and improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Stock handling

WHS compliance

Problem solving

Tools

StockaID

Stockmate

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Livestock Supervisor to lead the team at Goonoo. Goonoo Feedlot & Station is situated in the Central Highlands of Queensland, 65km southeast of Emerald, and is a specialised Wagyu feedlot & backgrounding operation.

Who are we:

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country's oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.

We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we'd love you to join us.

About the role:

We're seeking a hands-on Livestock Supervisor to lead, coach and support our feedlot team. In this role, you'll coordinate daily operations, train employees in stock handling and infrastructure maintenance, and help drive safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes through strong leadership and a commitment to WHS standards.

• Lead, mentor and train Livestock Team Members to safely deliver daily feedlot operations.
• Support the Livestock Manager in planning, coordinating and prioritising operational activities.
• Act as a key link between the Livestock Manager and Leading Hands, fostering effective communication and team performance.
• Ensure all cattle handling, treatment and welfare activities are conducted in accordance with AACo policies and procedures.
• Oversee livestock induction processes, including animal processing, data capture, treatments and movement to feed pens.
• Monitor animal health, identify and manage sick stock, and administer treatments in line with health protocols.
• Maintain accurate livestock records, including treatments, stock movements and inventory management.
• Coordinate the cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of feedlot facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain feedlot machinery and equipment, including loaders, crushes and gates.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, quality assurance, environmental and company standards.
• Apply sound problem-solving and decision‑making skills to support productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum two years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build a positive team culture.
• Proven ability to mentor, develop and motivate team members.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Mature approach to problem solving, with strong initiative and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and livestock management systems such as StockaID and Stockmate.
• Sound cattle handling and horse‑riding skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of market specifications and the ability to draft cattle to required standards.
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence
• Current or willingness to obtain a First Aid Certificate, Firearms Licence (Class A & B) and Chemical Users Accreditation.
• Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
• Ongoing training and development, both on‑the‑job and from external providers