We're on the lookout for a Head Stockperson to join the team at Canobie Station in Western Queensland.
As Head Stockperson at Canobie Station, you’ll take a leading role in the day-to-day running of the stock camp and broader station operations.
You will guide and develop your team, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role is hands-on and leadership focused.
You’ll oversee training and assessment through our Operational Skills Framework, promote best-practice animal welfare, and maintain compliance with company policies and performance standards.
Canobie Station is located 200km north of Cloncurry and 280km south of Normanton. The property is a breeding station running predominantly Brahman cattle. The Cloncurry River runs through the property which provides permanent water. Canobie has a good mixture of black soils and lighter red country, and the properties Alcala and Lyrian Downs are operated as part of the Canobie aggregation.
Lead, mentor and support the Stockcamp, fostering strong communication across teams.
Train, develop and assess the Stockcamp in line with the Operations Skills Framework, ensuring appropriate supervision for each task and individual
Role model safe behaviours, continuously assess and improve safety systems to protect people, livestock, and assets
Ensure livestock welfare in line with Industry Standards and AACo’s Animal Welfare Policy.
Plan and implement animal husbandry programs.
Maintain accurate livestock records using AACo’s systems.
Contribute to planning and execution of general maintenance and capital improvement programs.
Support environmental and natural resource management, maintaining appropriate records.
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Station Hand, ideally with a couple of years as a Leading Hand or Head Stockperson.
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) (desirable).
Experience with Stockmate or similar livestock recording systems (desirable).
Strong cattle herd, pasture and water management experience.
Excellent cattle handling and horse-riding skills.
Solid understanding of station operations including bores, fencing, machinery and construction.
Ability to draft cattle to market specifications.
Knowledge of Livestock Production Assurance and Cattle Care Quality Assurance programs.
Proven leadership and communication skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Current Driver’s Licence.
Firearms Licence (Class A and B)
Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers.
Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers
Wi-Fi access, air-conditioned accommodation and meals provided.
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.
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.
