Feedlot Administration/Livestock Hand | Bowenville | QLD

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Administration / Livestock Hand to join our team.

The position offers genuine variety, combining office administration with hands-on involvement in the daily operations of a working feedlot, split approximately 50% administration, 50% livestock operations.

Waluca Farming is a family-owned mixed farming operation, located near Dalby, with a team of 5 staff. Established in 2016, the business has built a reputation for consistent cattle performance and long-term client relationships.

• Operate the weighbridge, recording receival and dispatch of cattle, grain and commodities

• Direct vehicles to designated loading and unloading areas

• Obtain and maintain Commodity Vendor Declarations for all incoming deliveries

Livestock Records and Compliance

• Record arrivals, dispatches, pen movements and mortalities in FY3000 / StockaID

• Complete NLIS transfers, tag replacements and month-end reconciliation

• Prepare National Vendor Declarations and associated movement documentation

Reporting and Administration

• Complete daily system updates and weekly, fortnightly and monthly reporting cycles

• Prepare custom feeder reports for clients

• Raise purchase orders, process invoices and conduct periodic stocktakes

• Manage incoming correspondence across telephone, UHF and the shared email inbox

• Receive visitors and contractors, and maintain associated documentation

• Livestock Operations

Assist with inductions, drafting and animal health treatments

Provide support to the livestock team as operational requirements dictate

Essential

• Reliable and well organised, with genuine pride in the standard of your work

• Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to accurate record keeping, consistent with audit and quality assurance requirements

• Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Office

• Confidence working in and around cattle, with a calm and considered approach to stock handling

• Comfortable working in a rural feedlot environment

• Clear and personable communication, including telephone and UHF

• Current driver's licence

• Capacity to work autonomously and contribute effectively within a small team

Desirable

• Experience with FY3000, StockaID or comparable feedlot management software

• Prior experience in a feedlot, agricultural or livestock environment

• Chemical handling accreditation

• Training will be provided to the successful applicant where required.

• A supportive, family-operated workplace where individual contribution is recognised

• Genuine variety across administration and livestock operations

• Exposure to all facets of feedlot and livestock production, with scope to develop within the business

• Secure, ongoing employment with a well-established operation

• Hours: Monday to Friday, commencing at 7am, finishing at 4pm, with a rostered weekend one in 4

• Personal protective equipment supplied

If you are keen to build a career in the cattle and agricultural industry, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position.

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.