Livestock Leading Hand

About us:

Stanbroke is a family-owned Australian integrated beef and cattle company. We offer a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 35 countries globally. Stanbroke’s Brisbane Head Office oversees the operations of the entire vertical integration of the business, with employees working across management, finance, sales and marketing, shipping and documentation, and administration.

We are seeking a Livestock Leading Hand. As a vital front-line role, you’ll work hands-on with the very lifeblood of our business: our livestock and the staff who care for them.

Role Overview:

In this position, you’ll be responsible for leading the livestock team in this hands-on role through the daily handling and husbandry of all our livestock. You will be leading from the front with a “can do” attitude, good people skills and attention to detail.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Cattle Handling: Safely, confidently, and efficiently handle cattle using low-stress stock handling techniques.
• Health Monitoring: Monitor animal health and wellbeing, tending to sick or injured animals.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with animal welfare practices, quality assurance, and workplace health and safety and complying with company policies, procedures and processes.
• Induction: Induct cattle, administer medications, and ensure proper identification using visual and NLIS tags.
• Maintenance: Assist with minor maintenance tasks and plant improvement initiatives.
• Schedule: Daily and weekly planning to optimize workflow and meet production targets.
• Training: Knowledge sharing and training staff, aiding in their development.

Your qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in livestock roles within the feedlot industry.
• Knowledge: Understanding of compliance requirements related to animal welfare practices and safety.
• Positive Attitude: A commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining quality standards.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive culture.
• Cattle Handling: Excellent cattle and horsemanship skills, including mustering on horseback or motorbikes.

On offer:

• Roster: 10 days on and 4 days off.
• Comfortable on-site accommodation available.
• Variety – no two days will be the same.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• We offer excellent discounts on meat products.
• We are a well-established company.

If you’re passionate about working with livestock and contributing to a dynamic industry, we look forward to receiving your application!