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 cattle station.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC livestock manager (Head Stockperson)
Builds
Livestock operations, team performance, and station infrastructure maintenance
Domain
Agriculture + Livestock management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cattle handling, horse-riding, animal husbandry, team leadership, coaching, livestock welfare knowledge, biosecurity, stock recording systems, planning, problem-solving
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 and low-stress stock handling; Monitor livestock health and maintain accurate livestock records; Support the maintenance of water infrastructure, fencing, yards and station assets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC