Senior Farmer

Stanbroke; Grantham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on Stanbroke meat

Job summary

Stanbroke is seeking a Senior Farm to lead a hands-on team on a premium cattle property in Queensland. You will manage hay production, coordinate livestock movements, and oversee environmental compliance alongside the Environmental Manager.

You’ll bring practical farming experience, cattle handling skills, and the ability to lead a small crew. A current driver’s licence and chemical accreditation are required; training for irrigation systems is provided.

Qualifications

• Hands-on farming or property experience including cattle handling and routine husbandry.
• Ability to lead or supervise a small team in farming or outdoor operations.
• Confident directing, coaching and training staff while maintaining safety on the ground.
• Must have current Australian driver's licence and chemical application accreditation (ChemCert or SMARTtrain) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of farmers, allocate work, set priorities and ensure tasks are done to standard and safety guidelines.
• Oversee hay production across organic and conventional paddocks.
• Support wastewater irrigation operations and NLIS traceability records.
• Plan rotational grazing, mustering, cattle handling and routine husbandry; coordinate cattle receivals at the plant.

Skills

Hands-on farming

People leadership

Safety mindset

Record-keeping

Tools

Tractors

ATVs

4x4s

Hay equipment

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Lead a hands-on farm team on the property behind one of Australia's premium beef brands.

Senior Farm

About Us

Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span across Northern Queensland with extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility and global marketing capabilities. We produce a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries worldwide.

Your role

You'll lead a team of farmers, allocating work, setting priorities and making sure tasks are done safely and to standard. The work covers hay production across certified organic and conventional paddocks, working alongside the Environmental Manager to operate the wastewater and effluent irrigation system in line with our environmental licence, as well as supporting weed and pasture management. You'll also plan rotational grazing, oversee mustering, cattle handling and routine husbandry, and coordinate cattle receivals at the plant. Caring for the property's resident cattle is part of the job too.

You'll operate and maintain tractors, ATVs, 4x4s, slashers and hay equipment. You’ll also work closely with and cross over with the Environmental Manager to maintain accurate records supporting organic certification, environmental compliance and NLIS traceability.

This is an outdoor, on-site role. It involves work around livestock and machinery, some lone work, and weekend or out-of-hours work at times for receivals, mustering and wet-weather irrigation.

What you’ll bring

You'll bring hands-on farming or property experience, including cattle handling and routine husbandry such as drenching, vaccinating and tagging. You'll know low-stress stock handling, be confident operating and maintaining farm machinery, and know how to identify and control weeds.

You'll need a current Australian driver licence. You'll also need chemical application accreditation (such as ChemCert or SMARTtrain), or be willing to obtain it within an agreed timeframe after starting. You'll have experience leading or supervising a small team in a farming or outdoor operations setting. You'll be confident giving clear direction, coaching and training staff, and managing performance and safety on the ground.

Hay production, effluent irrigation or organic certification experience is a plus. Training is provided on the irrigation system.

You'll be practical and safety-conscious, careful with record-keeping, and committed to animal welfare. You'll work well independently and adapt to seasonal and weather-driven demands.

Why Join Stanbroke?

• Join a highly respected Australian beef producer and exporter, with a genuine reputation for quality
• Gain exposure to internationally recognised food safety, quality and export standards
• Take on a challenging, high-impact leadership role within a progressive organisation
• Enjoy a supportive, professional working environment that backs your ideas
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Staff discount on Stanbroke meat products