CHARLEVILLE
PROPERTY 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:
Following an internal promotion, this exciting opportunity now exists! Wellclose is a unique, multi-enterprise business including cattle breeding, backgrounding and a large-scale commercial goat herd located 2 hours west of Charleville.
As an aggregation of 6 adjacent properties that totals 590,000 acres, our diverse operations include a 6,000 head steer backgrounding business, a 1,200 head registered Fullblood Wagyu breeding herd and a 5,000 head Wagyu X breeder herd.
Additionally, we manage a 25,000-head goat business that incorporates both backgrounding and breeding enterprises.
Wellclose has recently undergone significant capital development projects to support these multifaceted operations, with further developments planned for the future.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, Properties, you’ll lead a total crew of approximately 12 plus contractors and service providers from time to time. In this role, (supported by an Operations Manager) you’ll take overall responsibility for the property’s performance, effectiveness and profitability that includes:
Ensuring a safe place of work
Building and maintaining a high performing team, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, training and mentoring
Maintaining highest standards of animal welfare practices and handling
Effective herd management and execution of processing activities for goats and cattle to achieve optimal production outcomes
Planning and overseeing execution of maintenance works and upkeep of infrastructure and assets
Ensuring livestock data/information is accurately captured and reported
Management of property inventory & stores/consumables
Managing operational budget
Ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance
Effective management of cap ex projects
Management of staff facilities, accommodation and kitchen
Liaison, consultation and engagement with contractors, suppliers and service providers
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:
Apply now to be rewarded with:
Attractive salary to match experience
Modern and comfortable air conditioned, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom homestead accommodation
On station governess/home tutor provided for primary school aged children
Beef and food rations
Utilities and WIFI
Tool of Trade Vehicle
Performance Incentive Plan
External Professional and leadership development programs
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 | 20241107