We are looking for a dedicated Head Stockperson to lead our team in Avon Downs Feeder Yards.
We are looking for someone to lead the team at Avon Downs as the Head Stockperson for the newly built feeder yards.
In this role you’ll take the lead on daily feeder yard operations, working closely with the Station Manager, Operations Manager and a small team of Station Hands. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide your team, ensuring livestock are managed safely, efficiently, and in line with best practice animal welfare standards. You’ll be a key part of our operations, supporting animal performance, team development, and continuous improvement across the feeder yard.
Avon Downs is situated approximately 70km west of Camooweal, Queensland and 250km Northwest of Mount Isa.
Avon is a breeding property, producing cattle for AACo's Wagyu brands.
Lead daily feeder yard operations, including livestock handling, pen riding, feeding, water supply, and dispatch.
Ensure animal welfare by monitoring pen conditions, implementing health protocols, and maintaining hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Drive a strong safety culture, conducting inductions, enforcing PPE use, and managing risk across all activities.
Manage and develop a small team, providing hands-on training, clear communication, and effective roster planning.
Coordinate feed logistics, including commodity movements, feed allocations, and accurate record keeping.
Oversee machinery use and maintenance, ensuring safe operation of tractors, mixers, and loaders.
A natural leader with at least 4 years’ experience in station or livestock feeding operations
Current Driver’s Licence (Heavy Vehicle preferred)
Confident managing feed allocations, machinery, and team rosters
Skilled in cattle handling, pen riding, and low-stress stock handling
Committed to safety, animal welfare, and doing things the right way
Comfortable using systems like Stockmate and Microsoft Office
Firearms Licence (Class A & B)
Chemical Users Accreditation
First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.
Transfer opportunities at the end of each season
We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco. To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via recruitment@aaco.com.au.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications that do not meet the criteria listed above will not be considered.
You must also have the right to live and work in Australia permanently. We do not accept overseas candidates or WHC candidates.
Established in 1824, the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, and is the oldest continuously operating company in Australia.
Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of properties, feedlots and farms comprising around 6.4 million hectares of land in Queensland and the Northern Territory. This equates to roughly 1% of Australia’s land mass.
AACo specialises in grain fed beef and Wagyu beef production.
Leadership
AACo’s leaders are skilled and passionate about our industry. Each are required to hold themselves accountable for contributing to the success of the Company, to make safety and our people a priority and to work with integrity.
Our History
As a world leading producer of beef and agricultural products and Australia’s largest beef producer, AACo has a long and proud history. We continue to diversify our operations into a vertically integrated agribusiness, backed by a solid history of sustainability and growth.
Environment and Sustainability
AACo is committed to innovative environmental management which protects the resources on which our production systems are based.
Our environment and sustainability initiatives are driven by a dedicated and skilled Rangelands team who are committed to best practice and support our people to deliver on environmental compliance.
