AddressOur clients are a long-established and successful Australian family-owned and operated agribusiness that has built an impressive, world-class, vertically integrated beef production system. The company's four Central and Northern Queensland stations house the extensive breeding, backgrounding, and feedlot operations with an export-accredited abattoir alongside the feedlot, marketing high-quality beef around the globe.
There is an exciting and unique opportunity for the Station Manager of the prized 140,000-hectare breeding property in the Charters Towers region of Nth Qld. This extensively developed property is the core breeding operation for the entire business, focussing on producing high-quality, productive, and quiet cattle for the growing and fattening properties. A generous capital improvement program has been undertaken on the property, including a reticulated stock watering system, numerous yards, laneways, and modern internal fencing.
The herd is managed under a modern rotational grazing plan to maximise production while minimising impact on the land. The company strongly focuses on looking after its animals, land, and people utilising a mix of traditional knowledge, values, and cutting-edge management. The business continues looking at new and innovative methods to complement and increase current production systems and grow and improve into the future.
The Role:
We seek applications from suitably experienced people seeking a rewarding, long-term position with one of Australia’s leading cattle producers. The Station Manager will report directly to the GM to develop and deliver the livestock program. You will be required to provide mentoring and training to staff and be responsible for timely service and maintenance of station plant and equipment, waters, and fences. You will be able to keep accurate records and understand the necessity of working effectively with various team members from the business’s main office. The position is ideally suited to a couple, and the division of responsibilities and tasks between a couple can be negotiated depending on skills and experience.
As the Station Manager/s, you will be responsible for -
- Planning and management of the station’s operations
- Developing a mustering plan delivering two complete rounds and responsive paddock movements to maximise grass growth and cattle performance with a basis in skilled stockmanship and incorporating the use of horses.
- Undertaking routine preventative maintenance on plant, equipment, and improvements.
- Assist with the development and management of annual capital improvement programs.
- Manage staff; our clients focus on building skilled young people across the beef supply chain.
- Maintaining the station to a tidy, aesthetic standard
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance, WHS, company systems, and legislative obligations.
- Working with the group to ensure efficient utilisation of resources and cohesive planning.
- Have previous leadership experience with an ability to grow quality young people in their roles to work alongside you.
- You must have very strong stockmanship and horsemanship skills promoting quiet and confident cattle.
- Have experience managing budgets and communicating across various levels of an organisation.
- A down-to-earth personality, a hands-on operator with solid communication skills who sees their role as one of the team and who leads by example.
- A strong interest in beef production, the group's goals, and product quality.
- Mechanical / machinery knowledge is of advantage.
A highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience and an established performance bonus system is available. A comfortable homestead in a large, attractive garden alongside a natural lagoon is offered. On-station living costs are covered, plus internet, phone, and Landcruiser work vehicle with an option of either single or dual cab. A primary school bus is available within 30km of the homestead.
Want this job?
If you feel you’re the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you’re the right fit.
Additional information
- Also available to younger couples who are highly competent with leadership Exp
- Are you passionate about stockmanship, modern grazing, and competent with horses
- Opportunity to manage an impressive station and herd in Nth Qld
