Station Operations Lead: Livestock, Safety & Growth

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo); Headingly; Vor Ort; AUD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking an Operations Manager for Headingly Station in Queensland. You will lead and develop station staff, drive livestock performance, and partner with the Senior Station Manager to meet safety and production targets.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, asset management, and continuous improvement across station operations. You will champion safety, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship while fostering a high-performing team culture aligned

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in livestock and station operations, including cattle herd, pasture and water management.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience implementing quality assurance, animal welfare and safety management systems.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and livestock management systems.
• A strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and AACo values.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence (heavy vehicle licence advantageous).
• Firearms Licence (Classes A & B).
• Chemical Users Accreditation.

Aufgaben

• Leading and developing station staff and contractors.
• Supporting livestock management and animal husbandry programs.
• Coordinating daily station operations and workforce planning.
• Managing station assets, maintenance programs and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting budgeting, reporting and operational planning activities.
• Driving compliance with AACo’s safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and quality assurance standards.
• Contributing to sustainable land management and environmental stewardship.
• Fostering a positive team culture aligned with AACo values.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Livestock operations

Budgeting & planning

Safety management

Communication & stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Team development

Safety & compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Livestock management software

Jobbeschreibung

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking an Operations Manager for Headingly Station in Queensland. You will lead and develop station staff, drive livestock performance, and partner with the Senior Station Manager to meet safety and production targets.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, asset management, and continuous improvement across station operations. You will champion safety, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship while fostering a high-performing team culture aligned