Overseer 2027 (QLD)

Consolidated Pastoral Company; Biloela; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available (single/couple

Ongoing on-the-job training

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) is seeking an experienced station leader for Allawah Stud operations in Australia. You will lead a small team, coordinate cattle husbandry activities, and support seedstock breeding with precise record keeping in Stockbook and Helical.

You will promote welfare and safety, brief teams before shifts, and manage day-to-day property tasks under supervision of the Property Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, supervising and developing a small team.
• Strong cattle handling and livestock husbandry skills.
• High level of attention to detail and practical problem solving.
• Sound computer literacy and ability to use livestock software packages (Stockbook/Helical).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current Advanced First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the property manager in coordinating day to day property operations.
• Lead and supervise a small station team and contractors.
• Coordinate cattle husbandry, mustering, drafting, processing, joining, calving and weaning activities.
• Support CPC's seedstock breeding program and ensure accurate livestock identification and records in Stockbook and Helical.
• Promote high standards of animal welfare, low-stress livestock handling and workplace safety.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and practical safety discussions.
• Monitor livestock condition, feed, water, pasture and seasonal conditions.
• Oversee water infrastructure inspections and maintenance (bores, pipelines, tanks, troughs, pumps).
• Assist with fencing, yards, plant, vehicles, machinery and general property maintenance.
• Maintain accurate livestock, treatment, movement, maintenance and compliance records.
• Support biosecurity, chemical handling, environmental and operational compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cattle handling

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

First Aid

Tools

Stockbook

Helical

Job description

Below is a brief description of this vacancy

This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.

Reference: 6942779

Our people are dedicated, passionate and their hard work is celebrated and recognised.

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.

About you

You are an experienced station leader with strong cattle and livestock husbandry skills. You lead by example, communicate clearly and take pride in completing work safely and to a high standard. You are practical, organised and capable of leading a small team while supporting the Property Manager with the day-to-day operation of Allawah Stud. Your strong attention to detail will be essential when managing seedstock activities and maintaining accurate records.

Your key duties and tasks

• Support the property manager in coordinating day to day property operations
• Lead and supervise a small station team and contractors
• Coordinate cattle husbandry, mustering, drafting, processing, joining, calving and weaning activities
• Support CPC's seedstock breeding program and ensure accurate livestock identification and record keeping with programs on Stockbook and Helical
• Promote high standards of animal welfare, low-stress livestock handling and workplace safety
• Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and practical safety discussions
• Monitor livestock condition, feed, water, pasture and seasonal conditions
• Oversee water infrastructure inspections and maintenance, including bores, pipelines, tanks, troughs and pumps
• Assist with fencing, yards, plant, vehicles, machinery and general property maintenance
• Maintain accurate livestock, treatment, movement, maintenance and compliance records
• Support biosecurity, chemical handling, environmental and operational compliance requirements

What you will need

• Experience in leadership roles.
• Strong cattle handling and livestock husbandry skills.
• Experience leading, supervising and developing a small team.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Sound computer literacy.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• A current Advanced First Aid certificate.
• A strong commitment to animal welfare and workplace safety.

Licences and experience (desirable)

• HR/MR Class truck license.
• QLD Class A and B firearms license.
• Chemical User Accreditation.
• Experience with livestock computer programs such as Stockbook and Helical.

What's on offer

• A hands-on leadership role within CPC's station operations team.
• Support from the Property Manager and CPC's experienced pastoral team.
• Ongoing on-the-job training and career development.
• A competitive salary aligned with skills and experience.
• The opportunity to contribute to CPC's seedstock breeding operation at Allawah Stud.
• Single, couple or family accommodation available

And … you'll have the full support of our friendly team.

Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments.

This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time. You will be expected to be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull from 10-20 kilo's and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

Values of importance to CPC include Health and Safety, Leadership, Trust, Community and Value Creation.

CPC is proud to build careers in agriculture.

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