Station Operations Lead — Livestock & Team Management

Cooper Creek Pastoral Co Pty Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Cooper Creek Pastoral Co Pty Ltd in Queensland seeks an experienced Assistant Station Manager to join our Durham station on a full-time basis, reporting to the Station Manager and coordinating day-to-day farming operations.

You will lead livestock management, supervise staff, and help implement breeding and grazing plans while upholding safety and sustainability across our Channel Country operations.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in pastoral farming operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of livestock handling and safety.
• Proficiency with farm equipment and machinery.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and safety-conscious.
• Current driver’s license; willingness to obtain agricultural qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day station operations and livestock management.
• Coordinate farm labour, assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Monitor herd health and welfare, manage mustering and drafting.
• Maintain station infrastructure and equipment; ensure safety compliance.
• Assist with breeding and grazing management plans.
• Record-keeping and routine administrative tasks.
• Support planning and implementation of projects across the station.

Skills

Pastoral farming operations

Supervisory experience

Livestock handling

Farm equipment operation

Problem solving

Communication

Reliability

Driver's license

Livestock record-keeping

Sustainable farming practices

Job description

Cooper Creek Pastoral Co Pty Ltd in Queensland seeks an experienced Assistant Station Manager to join our Durham station on a full-time basis, reporting to the Station Manager and coordinating day-to-day farming operations.

You will lead livestock management, supervise staff, and help implement breeding and grazing plans while upholding safety and sustainability across our Channel Country operations.