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ROMA

ASSISTANT LIVESTOCK MANAGER

QLD

AGRI TALENT

Our client is a proud industry leader producing and supplying highest quality beef products to local and export markets. With team of 1,200 committed professionals, they process over 250,000 head of cattle across their large-scale breeding, backgrounding, farming and feedlotting operations in Queensland.

They are 100% Australian, family owned and operated, and offer staff job security and the opportunity to be a part of a progressive corporate pastoral operation that continues to grow, develop and innovate. They are known for supporting staff and continue to invest in infrastructure, technology and, most importantly, their people.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Competitive salary, work vehicle, and annual incentive bonuses

Start:

Hiring Now

Expires:

Until Position Filled

Job Description:

  • Based at their 20-thousand-head feedlot in Brinley Park (30kms from Roma), a newly created position for an Assistant Livestock Manager is now required to support the feedlot’s current and future expansions.

  • Responsible for supervising a livestock team of 14, the Assistant Livestock Manager will be responsible for a broad range of day-to-day livestock handling and processing activities.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Livestock Manager, your duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Providing on the job training to staff, competency assessments and competency sign offs

  • Monitoring work, health & safety standards, ensuring safe work practices are adhered to and that hazards and risks are proactively reported and managed

  • Ensuring the highest standards of animal health and welfare practices and procedures are maintained at all times

  • Managing feedlot horse plant including horse assessments/suitability, shoeing, dental, chiropractic, veterinary, feeding & nutrition programs

  • Completing general maintenance activities including welding, water, cables and basic machinery servicing

  • Ensuring accurate collection, recording and integrity of livestock data

  • Identifying risk and implementing strategies to mitigate


For a detailed list of responsibilities, a Position Description can be provided upon request.

Job Requirements:

Detail oriented with a desire to advance their career with an industry-leader, our ideal candidate will have previous experience in feedlot operations and a keen eye for identifying/implementing improvement strategies. To support the wider operation, those with a versatile skillset around machinery operations and a strong mechanical aptitude will be highly regarded.

To be considered for the role, it’s important you can address the following criteria:

  • Strong training / coaching skills and able to lead by example

  • Extensive knowledge of feedlot operations and cattle handling

  • Effective communication skills and computer literacy

  • Safety focused with a passion for animal welfare

  • Full Australian working rights

  • Open Manual Driver’s licence

  • Category A, B firearms licence (or willingness to acquire)

Job Benefits:

In addition to joining a nationally recognised agribusiness, you will receive ongoing training and support from experts in the Australian beef industry. With large-scale expansions currently underway, this role presents a unique opportunity to further advance your career.
 
Other benefits include:

  • Competitive salary, work vehicle, and annual incentive bonuses

  • Various housing options available for your needs

  • Annual company camp drafts and other social events

  • Supply of high-quality beef products


For more information, please contact Ben Frazer, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Agri Talent on 0439 093 516



PLEASE NOTE :

  • This is a permanent position and NOT available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers).

  • Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.

Agri Talent | 20241022

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