Station Lead: Cattle Mustering & Welfare Champion

AAco; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service recognition

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

AAco is searching for a talented Station Leading Hand to join our team at Goonoo Feedlot in Queensland. The role involves coordinating daily station activities, supervising livestock movements, and overseeing animal husbandry programs.

Candidates should have previous experience in cattle stations and strong skills in problem solving, organization, and team collaboration. This is a permanent position, offering opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on a cattle station, feedlot or similar livestock operation.
• Strong practical skills in cattle handling, mustering, animal husbandry and general station operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to train, coach and support others.
• Knowledge of livestock welfare standards, quality assurance requirements and livestock record keeping.
• A current driver's licence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility, resilience and a strong work ethic in a remote operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily station activities and communicate work priorities to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Organise and supervise mustering teams, livestock movements and animal husbandry programs alongside the head stockperson.
• Oversee cattle handling practices, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with animal welfare standards.
• Monitor the welfare and management of cattle and horses, including feeding, treatment, training and husbandry activities.
• Maintain accurate livestock records, stock movements and reporting requirements through company systems.
• Support Quality Assurance programs by ensuring compliance with livestock identification, treatment recording and documentation requirements.
• Support maintenance and capital improvement programs, including station infrastructure, fencing, yards, waters and equipment.
• Work closely with station leadership to implement operational plans, allocate resources and achieve business objectives.
• Contribute to performance development, coaching and mentoring of team members.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Cattle handling

Mustering

Animal husbandry

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

AAco is searching for a talented Station Leading Hand to join our team at Goonoo Feedlot in Queensland. The role involves coordinating daily station activities, supervising livestock movements, and overseeing animal husbandry programs.

Candidates should have previous experience in cattle stations and strong skills in problem solving, organization, and team collaboration. This is a permanent position, offering opportunities for ongoing training and development.