Experienced and practical Feedlot Manager required to lead day-to-day operations in our expanding feedyard. Currently licenced to 5,200 SCU with approval to increase to 17,600 SCU and currently in the process of expanding over the next 5 years.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, while supporting, mentoring and educating a growing team.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be just as comfortable working alongside the team as you are planning workloads, solving problems and driving continuous improvement.
You will lead the operating rhythm of the feedlot, including livestock health and welfare, induction and dispatch flow, pen performance, feeding and commodities, maintenance co-ordination, workforce leadership, WHS, and compliance.
You’ll also play a key role in strengthening systems, standards, and team capability as we grow.
Our business is a diverse family-owned feedlot, backgrounding, breeding and farming operation located one hour drive north of Emerald in Central Queensland.
We have a strong customer focus and pride ourselves on offering professional feeding services.
We supply beef onto Australian supermarket shelves and major export markets. Our organisation has grown rapidly over the last 5 years and is now in a new expansion phase.
Proven experience in feedlot management, or comparative role in other industries may also be considered
Excellent leadership and team management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop people.
Strong planning and problem solving acumen.
Strong understanding of cattle production systems, animal welfare and pastoral operations.
Experience delivering operational plans, capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent organisational, planning and reporting skills.
Strong communication abilities.
A commitment to safety, compliance and Paringa's value-driven culture.
The ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational requirements.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for achieving results.
Reliable and committed to long-term work
Practical and adaptable
Sound understanding of cattle welfare and low-stress stock handling techniques with an ability to identify sick cattle and treat cattle health issues
Physically fit & capable
Sound understanding of NFAS accreditation and regulatory compliance
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Key leadership role within a growing regional agribusiness
Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and animal welfare outcomes
Be part of a business with future growth and expansion plans
Work in a practical, hands-on environment where your experience and ideas are valued
Enjoy the lifestyle and community benefits of living and working in regional Central Queensland
Applicants please submit via the APPLY NOW button your resume with 2 or more work references who are contactable, as they will be checked.
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
Our business is a diverse family-owned feedlot, backgrounding, breeding and farming operation located one hour drive north of Emerald in Central Queensland. We have a strong customer focus and pride ourselves on offering professional feeding services. We supply beef onto Australian supermarket shelves and major export markets. Our organisation has grown rapidly over the last 5 years and is now in a new expansion phase.
