Livestock Manager

Posted: 03/06/2025

Closing Date: 03/07/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Goonoo Feedlot

Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal

We are looking for a Livestock Manager to join the team at Goonoo Feedlot. Goonoo Feedlot & Station is situated in the Central Highlands of Queensland, 65km southeast of Emerald, and is a specialised Wagyu feedlot & backgrounding operation, feeding 45,000 head of Wagyu cattle for both international and domestic markets.

Nearby Towns:

• Emerald (45mins drive)
• Blackwater (35mins drive)
• Comet (15mins drive)

Who we are:

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.

Job Description

The position of the Goonoo Livestock Manager is a key management position responsible for supervising and managing all aspects of the Goonoo Feedlot Livestock Team. The role responsible for supervising intake schedules and induction procedures of all cattle at Goonoo. Supervising all cattle handling, handling for cattle treatment and selection and drafting for dispatch are key components of the role. Manage activity broadly to achieve annual production targets and to provide cattle to customers that meets the requirements for quality

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the intake schedule of animals into the feedlot
• Ensure cattle are kept at the correct pen density and receive feed and water.
• Assess the cattle before induction to ensure they meet intake specifications
• Authorise appropriately trained staff to carry out chemical treatments
• Manage the inventory of induction supplies and order as required.
• Supervise cattle dipping and maintenance of the cattle dip.
• Report any non-conforming cattle to Goonoo Feedlot Manager & Operations Manager
• Coordinate cattle movements within feedlot.
• Ensure all pens are ridden daily in accordance with Livestock Procedures
• Ensure all Veterinarian’s hospital procedures are followed, and hospital records are maintained
• Manage the inventory of hospital drugs and order as required.
• Supervise the selection and drafting of cattle for dispatch
• Work closely with Feedmill, Maintenance and Station teams

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience Required:

• Ability to coach and mentor, passionate about developing and building capability in people.
• Experience in hitting KPI’s ensuring that key Company and financial targets are met
• Full strategic accountability for the management and successful execution of the Station’s program
• Excellent organisational skills overseeing day-to-day planning, within a logistically busy and diverse environment within the Feedlot
• An understanding and appreciation of requirements to run a busy station, and complex problems to solve
• Confidence with technology, ensuring it drives innovation and efficiency throughout the business
• Strength in stakeholder management
• Experience in feedlot cattle management and water management
• Good understanding of cattle and animal welfare
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Program
• Experience in intensive operational cattle management
• Experience and an understanding of loading and unloading cattle trucks

Employee Benefits

• Competitive remuneration & allowances
• Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
• Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers
• Wi-Fi access, air-conditioned accommodation (for the right applicant there is a 3-bedroom house) and meat or meals provided
• Vehicle provided for work
• Fare / travel reimbursement and other allowances as per company policy

Apply Now to join the AAco Team!

We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via recruitment@aaco.com.au.