Station Lead Hand - Cattle & Livestock Operations

Australian Agricultural Company (Aaco); Emerald; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Allowances

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

AACo is seeking a Station Leading Hand to join Goonoo Feedlot & Station in Central Queensland. Lead daily station activities, supervise mustering, and ensure cattle welfare. Strong leadership and livestock handling skills are essential, with a current driver’s licence and solid communication abilities.

You will work in a remote operational environment, coordinating resources, maintaining records, and supporting QA and maintenance programs to achieve high standards and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience on a cattle station, feedlot or similar livestock operation.
• Practical skills in cattle handling, mustering and animal husbandry.
• Demonstrated leadership to train and coach others.
• Knowledge of livestock welfare standards and record keeping.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, organised approach.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility and resilience in a remote operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily station activities and priorities to meet production targets.
• Supervise mustering teams and livestock movements with the head stockperson.
• Oversee cattle handling ensuring safety and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor welfare and management of cattle and horses, including feeding and training.
• Maintain livestock records and reporting in company systems.
• Support QA programs with livestock identification and documentation.
• Assist maintenance and capital improvement programs on station infrastructure.
• Collaborate with station leadership to implement plans and allocate resources.
• Contribute to coaching and mentoring of team members.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with policies.

Skills

Cattle handling

Mustering

Animal husbandry

Leadership

Livestock records

Communication

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

AACo is seeking a Station Leading Hand to join Goonoo Feedlot & Station in Central Queensland. Lead daily station activities, supervise mustering, and ensure cattle welfare. Strong leadership and livestock handling skills are essential, with a current driver’s licence and solid communication abilities.

You will work in a remote operational environment, coordinating resources, maintaining records, and supporting QA and maintenance programs to achieve high standards and business objectives.