Station Manager

500 A.A Company Pty Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking an experienced Station Manager to lead Canobie Station in Queensland. You will oversee a large team, drive productivity and profitability, and ensure best-practice animal welfare and land stewardship across the aggregation.

You will manage budgets, monitor herd performance, and deliver capital works and continuous improvement initiatives while reporting on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale cattle operations.
• Strong leadership with ability to coach and develop people.
• Sound financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting and performance management.
• Strong understanding of cattle production systems, animal welfare and pastoral operations.
• Experience delivering operational plans, capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational, planning and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and AACo's values-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of 25-30 people aligned to AACo's Values and Behaviours.
• Manage all day-to-day station operations to deliver productivity, quality and profitability outcomes.
• Oversee station budgets, operating expenditure and financial performance.
• Monitor cattle welfare, herd performance and feeding programs to achieve production targets.
• Prepare and report on weekly, monthly and annual station performance metrics.
• Identify and deliver capital works and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Ensure maintenance programs are delivered efficiently and in line with business requirements.
• Drive a strong culture of safety and compliance across all station activities.
• Monitor operational costs while maintaining high standards of service and production.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, veterinary providers, regulatory bodies and local communities.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Budgeting

Cattle production

Animal welfare

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic prioritisation

Job description

Who we are: Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world. We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Station Manager to lead operations at Canobie Station. Set in the heart of Queensland's Gulf Country, Canobie Station is located 200km north of Cloncurry and 280km south of Normanton. Spanning a diverse mix of productive black soil plains and lighter red country, the aggregation runs a breeding herd and benefits from the permanent water of the Cloncurry River. Alongside Alcala, Wondoola and Lyrian, Canobie is a key breeding operation within AACo's northern production system. This is an opportunity to take the reins of a large-scale cattle breeding operation and make a genuine impact. As Station Manager, you'll lead a committed team, drive operational and financial performance, and help shape the future success of the aggregation. From livestock production and infrastructure projects to people leadership and business planning, you'll have the autonomy and support to deliver outstanding results while living and working in one of Australia's most iconic pastoral regions. Working closely with the Regional Manager, you'll ensure production targets are achieved, operational plans are executed, and best-practice animal welfare, land stewardship and safety standards are upheld across the aggregation.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of 25-30 people aligned to AACo's Values and Behaviours.
• Manage all day-to-day station operations to deliver productivity, quality and profitability outcomes.
• Oversee station budgets, operating expenditure and financial performance.
• Monitor cattle welfare, herd performance and feeding programs to achieve production targets.
• Prepare and report on weekly, monthly and annual station performance metrics.
• Identify and deliver capital works and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Ensure maintenance programs are delivered efficiently and in line with business requirements.
• Drive a strong culture of safety and compliance across all station activities.
• Monitor operational costs while maintaining high standards of service and production.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, veterinary providers, regulatory bodies and local communities.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing large-scale cattle operations.
• Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop people.
• Sound financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting and performance management experience.
• Strong understanding of cattle production systems, animal welfare and pastoral operations.
• Experience delivering operational plans, capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational, planning and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A commitment to safety, compliance and AACo's values-driven culture.
• The ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational requirements.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for achieving results.

Why AACo?

We’re a values-led organisation where curiosity, generosity and accountability guide how we work. We care deeply about our people, our animals and the land on which we live and work, and we’re proud of our legacy - one that’s rooted in history and driven by innovation.

At AACo, you’ll enjoy

• Tailored career development and leadership growth opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where your impact is valued
• Competitive remuneration & allowances
• Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers