Join Australian Agricultural Company at Goonoo Feedlot as a Livestock Supervisor and take the next step in your cattle career.
We're seeking a hands-on Livestock Supervisor to lead, coach and support our feedlot team. In this role, you'll coordinate daily operations, train employees in stock handling and infrastructure maintenance, and help drive safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes through strong leadership and a commitment to WHS standards.
Goonoo Feedlot & Station is situated in the Central Highlands of Queensland, 65km southeast of Emerald, and is a specialised Wagyu feedlot & backgrounding operation, feeding 20,000 head of Wagyu cattle for both international and domestic markets.
Nearby Towns:
Emerald (45mins drive)
Blackwater (35mins drive)
Comet (15mins drive)
Support the Livestock Manager in planning, coordinating and prioritising operational activities.
Act as a key link between the Livestock Manager and Leading Hands, fostering effective communication and team performance.
Ensure all cattle handling, treatment and welfare activities are conducted in accordance with AACo policies and procedures.
Oversee livestock induction processes, including animal processing, data capture, treatments and movement to feed pens.
Monitor animal health, identify and manage sick stock, and administer treatments in line with health protocols.
Maintain accurate livestock records, including treatments, stock movements and inventory management.
Coordinate the cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of feedlot facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
Operate and maintain feedlot machinery and equipment, including loaders, crushes and gates.
Ensure compliance with WHS, quality assurance, environmental and company standards.
Apply sound problem-solving and decision-making skills to support productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Minimum two years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build a positive team culture.
Proven ability to mentor, develop and motivate team members.
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
Mature approach to problem solving, with strong initiative and adaptability in a changing environment.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and livestock management systems such as StockaID and Stockmate.
Sound cattle handling and horse-riding skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Knowledge of market specifications and the ability to draft cattle to required standards.
Current unrestricted Driver's Licence
Current or willingness to obtain a First Aid Certificate, Firearms Licence (Class A & B) and Chemical Users Accreditation.
Competitive remuneration & allowances
Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers
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 :
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.
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.
Our properties
The Australian Agricultural Company portfolio spans some of Australia's largest cattle breeding, backgrounding and Wagyu production operations across the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Northern Territory Stations
Anthony Lagoon & Eva Downs – Located in the central Barkly Tableland.
Avon Downs & Austral Downs – Extensive cattle breeding properties on the southern Barkly Tableland.
Brunette Downs – One of Australia's largest and most renowned cattle stations.
Camfield Station – Located in the Victoria River District.
Delamere Station & Montejinni Station – Key breeding properties in the Victoria River District.
Queensland Stations
Adria Downs & Arrabury – Located in Queensland's famous Channel Country.
Brighton Downs – Situated along the Diamantina River.
Canobie – Located in the northern Gulf Country.
Carrum – Near Julia Creek.
Clifton Hills – A significant Channel Country grazing property.
Dalgonally – A major growing-out station north of Julia Creek.
Headingly – Located along the Georgina River.
Lawn Hill – Located in the northern Gulf Country.
Meteor Downs – Situated in Central Queensland.
South Galway – Located on Cooper Creek in the Channel Country.
Wondoola – A key Gulf Country operation.
Wylarah – A breeding and backgrounding aggregation near Surat in southern Queensland.
Feedlots & Farming Properties
Aronui Feedlot – AACo's flagship Wagyu finishing facility located approximately 20km north of Dalby.
Goonoo – A feedlot, backgrounding and farming operation in Central Queensland.
