OPAL CREEK
FEEDLOT MANAGER
QLD
Australian Country Choice (ACC) are proud industry leaders in producing and supplying highest quality cattle and beef products to the local and export markets. We employ over 1200 team members across multiple breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting and farming operations throughout Queensland and our head office and state of the art food processing & value add facility near Brisbane’s CBD.
With over 4 million acres and carrying capacity of over 350,000 head of cattle, we are the world’s largest, privately owned, fully integrated, beef and cattle supply chain. This means you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
Attractive remuneration package
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Until Positions Filled
Job Description:
Located at Dunmore, just over an hour west of Toowoomba, Opal Creek is Australian Country Choice’s largest of 3 feedlots, with a 30,000 SCU capacity.
The team at Opal Creek take great pride in running a range of highly successful and productive specialised custom fed programs for long fed Wagyu through to short fed domestic supermarket, mostly to supply our Cannon Hill processing facility.
With approved development plans for expansion, Opal Creek is a critical link in ACC’s fully, vertically integrated, cattle and beef supply chain.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, Feedlots, you’ll be supported by section managers from the mill, livestock, maintenance and administration teams and lead a total team of around 45 people. You’ll take overall and responsibility for ensuring all feedlot operational areas are safe, effective, efficient and profitable, whilst serving the best interests of our people and livestock. You’ll do this by:
Prioritising the health and safety of our team at all times and building a positive safety culture
Mentoring, coaching and building capability in others to maintain a highly engaged and productive team
Clearly articulate operational objectives and expectations (both written and verbal)
Ensuring infrastructure, assets and plant are well maintained
Managing capital expenditure projects
Consultation and collaboration with industry experts and specialists
Planning cattle movements in line with customer specifications and timing
Ensuring all food safety, animal welfare regulatory and compliance requirements are met
Reviewing and monitoring data and information to be able to quickly identify trends, changes and implement changes as required
Financial reporting and budget preparation
Management reporting
Maintain awareness of industry trends, opportunities and risks
Job Requirements:
This is an ideal role for someone seeking a challenging, rewarding role with variety! Along with being an experienced cattle station manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
An unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our people
The ability to lead, manage and engage a geographically dispersed team
Extensive knowledge of livestock operations (small stock an advantage)
Pasture planning and management ability
Thorough knowledge of livestock water systems
Planning, organisational and time management
Strong horsemanship handling and riding skills with a genuine interest in teaching others
Sound commercial acumen
Computer literacy and understanding of livestock data systems
Current and valid manual drivers licence
Firearms licence (or ability to obtain one)
Job Benefits:
Joining a values based, family owned and operated leader, you’ll enjoy stability, security and long term progression opportunities as well as being rewarded with:
Attractive salary package
Modern, comfortable, family accommodation (3 beds / 2 bathrooms) is available onsite, or we can be flexible with an offsite location nearby
Utilities paid
Beef provided
Tool of trade vehicle
Ongoing formal professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Apply now! See more about us here: https://youtu.be/ic7P8kHXlzg
Please note: it is a condition of employment with ACC that employees are vaccinated or have immunity for Q-fever, we are happy to assist and facilitate appointments if necessary.
ACC REF | 20250327