Head Stockperson
Core
Coordinate daily livestock operations, lead and develop the stockcamp team, and ensure work is completed safely and to high animal welfare standards at a pastoral station.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC stockperson (team lead)
Builds
Livestock movements, mustering, processing, and station operations
Domain
Agriculture + Livestock management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cattle handling, horse-riding, animal husbandry, team leadership, coaching, livestock welfare knowledge, biosecurity, low-stress stock handling, livestock record keeping, infrastructure maintenance, work program planning
Preferred skills
Experience with Stockmate or similar livestock recording systems
Technologies
Stockmate
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop the stockcamp team; Coordinate mustering, processing, drafting and livestock movements; Champion safe work practices; Coach and assess team members; Maintain high standards of animal welfare; Monitor livestock health and maintain accurate records; Support maintenance of water infrastructure, fencing, yards and station assets; Contribute to planning and delivery of station work programs.