Wagyu Breeding Property Manager | Alpha | QLD

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Wagyu Breeding Property Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a premium Wagyu breeding property.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced cattle professional with strong stockmanship, sound breeding knowledge, proven staff management experience and a practical, mechanically minded approach to property management.

The successful candidate will play an important role in managing the breeding herd, property operations and team, while embracing modern technology, accurate data capture and safe work practices.

K Spur Pastoral Co is a family-owned and operated business focused on the production and export of high-quality Wagyu cattle.

Working closely with ownership, the Property Manager will be responsible for the efficient and productive management of the property, breeding herd, staff, machinery and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Wagyu breeding property

• Leading, supervising, training and developing property staff

• Planning and implementing joining, breeding, calving and weaning programs

• Managing reproductive programs and pregnancy management

• Artificial Insemination (AI) experience highly regarded, but not essential

• Maintaining high standards of livestock husbandry, animal health and welfare

• Accurate recording of individual animal, breeding and production data

• Electronic livestock identification and data capture

• Managing staff workloads, rosters and daily priorities

• Maintaining and operating farm machinery, vehicles and equipment

• Diagnosing and carrying out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance

• Managing fencing, water infrastructure, yards and other property assets

• Pasture and grazing management

• Working cattle confidently and safely on horseback and by motorbike

• Maintaining a high standard of property presentation

• Ensuring safe work practices are followed across the property

• Maintaining accurate livestock and property records

• Providing regular operational information to ownership

• Contributing to genetic improvement and long-term property development

We are looking for an experienced livestock professional who can combine strong cattle management, people leadership, practical property skills and a strong safety focus.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing a cattle operation

• Demonstrated experience managing, supervising and leading staff

• Strong cattle handling and stockmanship skills

• Experience working cattle on horseback and by motorbike

• Sound knowledge of breeding, reproductive management and calving

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach

• Experience operating and maintaining machinery, vehicles and farm equipment

• Ability to undertake basic mechanical repairs and fault finding

• A sound understanding of OHS and safe work practices

• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace for staff, contractors and visitors

• Excellent animal health and welfare standards

• Strong organisational and planning skills

• High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping abilities

• Experience with electronic livestock identification and data-capture systems

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with ownership, staff, contractors and external service providers

• A proactive, reliable and accountable approach

• A genuine passion for cattle breeding and continuous improvement

• The role would ideally suit a couple, we are looking for a team orientated couple who are happy to work together and share responsibilities where required

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

• You will be based on our property 32km from Alpha, QLD.

• 4 bedroom Homestead - Quality on-property accommodation (sorry, no school bus)

• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate

• Supportive ownership

• Opportunity to work with a premium Wagyu breeding herd

• A progressive and data-driven approach to livestock production

• A leadership role with genuine responsibility and autonomy

Please submit your resume (including minimum of 3 current work related references) and a cover letter outlining your cattle management, staff leadership, mechanical, horse/motorbike, OHS and technology experience via email.

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.

• No School Bus