Senior Livestock Hand, DINGO QLD

AusAG Rural; Dingo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Long-term role

Competitive pay

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Central Queensland seeks an experienced cattle professional for a long‑term role on our 11,500‑acre family operation. You’ll bring strong cattle handling skills, sound judgement and a genuine work ethic to a progressive farm environment.

The role covers mustering, stock work, feedlot operations, machinery operation, maintenance and property improvement projects, with air‑conditioned accommodation provided and a competitive salary package negotiated on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Senior livestock handling experience with cattle safety and independence.
• Strong knowledge of low-stress stock handling and cattle behaviour.
• Reliable, accountable and willing to contribute to a family-owned farm.
• Good mechanical aptitude; able to operate and troubleshoot farm equipment.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct low-stress mustering and cattle handling across breeding and feedlot operations.
• Perform yard work: drafting, processing, branding, weighing, and welfare.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery including loaders, tractors and feed-out equipment.
• Assist with feedlot management: feeding, monitoring, pen maintenance.
• Undertake fencing, water infrastructure maintenance and general property improvement.

Skills

Mustering

Stock handling

Livestock management

Machinery operation

Problem solving

Tools

Tractors

Loaders

Quads

Job description

If you're an experienced cattle person who values good stock, modern infrastructure, genuine responsibility and a long-term role on a progressive Central Queensland beef operation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

• Work across a respected Braford and Brahman breeding, backgrounding and feedlot enterprise where your cattle skills and judgement will be genuinely valued.
• Enjoy a diverse hands‑on role covering mustering, stock work, feedlot operations, machinery operation, maintenance and property improvement projects.
• Attractive salary package, quality accommodation options and the opportunity to secure a long‑term position with a family‑owned business.

Situated approximately 50km northeast of Dingo in Central Queensland, this 11,500-acre family‑owned cattle and cropping operation combines a successful Braford Stud, Brahman and Braford commercial breeding herd, backgrounding enterprise and an on‑farm registered 2,500 SCU feedlot. With Mackenzie River frontage, modern infrastructure and well‑maintained plant and equipment, the property has been steadily built into a productive and respected operation.

Located midway between Rockhampton and Emerald, the region offers the benefits of a strong rural community while remaining within reach of major services, schools, shopping and agricultural support industries. This is a practical, hardworking operation with a strong focus on cattle production and doing the job properly.

Working directly alongside the owner and existing team, this position would suit a mature, experienced livestock professional with strong cattle handling skills, sound judgement and a genuine work ethic. Character, accountability and reliability are considered just as important as technical ability. An immediate start is available for the right person.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Conduct low‑stress mustering and cattle handling activities across breeding, backgrounding and feedlot operations using two‑wheel motorbikes and quads.
• Carry out yard work including drafting, processing, branding, marking, weighing and general livestock husbandry while maintaining high animal welfare standards.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery including loaders, tractors, feed‑out equipment and associated machinery used throughout the cattle and feedlot enterprise.
• Assist with feedlot operations including feeding out, livestock monitoring, pen maintenance and day‑to‑day management activities.
• Undertake fencing, water infrastructure maintenance, welding, workshop tasks and general property improvement projects as required.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior livestock handling role with the confidence and ability to work cattle safely, efficiently and independently.
• Strong understanding and practical application of low‑stress stock handling principles and cattle behaviour.
• Proven reliability, accountability and a reputation for following through on commitments and maintaining high standards of work.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate machinery confidently and troubleshoot equipment issues using practical reasoning and initiative.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to contribute as part of a busy family‑owned agricultural business.

Additional Particulars:

• Accommodation: Air‑conditioned accommodation provided, with options including a Queenslander‑style family home or modern air‑conditioned ensuite rooms suitable for singles.
• Remuneration: Attractive salary package offered and negotiated according to skills, experience and suitability for the role.
• Animals: Personal animals considered, genuine working dogs for cattle work acceptable, however no pig dogs permitted.
• Employment Type: Full‑time permanent position with long‑term opportunities for the right candidate.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.
• 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.