Job Description
Experienced and practical Feedlot Manager required to lead day-to-day operations in our expanding feedyard. Currently licenced to 5,200 SCU with approval to increase to 17,600 SCU and currently in the process of expanding over the next 5 years.
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We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, while supporting, mentoring and educating a growing team.
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This is a hands‐on leadership role where you'll be just as comfortable working alongside the team as you are planning workloads, solving problems and driving continuous improvement.
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You will lead the operating rhythm of the feedlot, including livestock health and welfare, induction and dispatch flow, pen performance, feeding and commodities, maintenance co‐ordination, workforce leadership, WHS, and compliance.
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You'll also play a key role in strengthening systems, standards, and team capability as we grow.
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Property Type
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Feedlot
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Property Description
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Our business is a diverse family‐owned feedlot, backgrounding, breeding and farming operation located one hour drive north of Emerald in Central Queensland.
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We have a strong customer focus and pride ourselves on offering professional feeding services.
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We supply beef onto Australian supermarket shelves and major export markets. Our organisation has grown rapidly over the last 5 years and is now in a new expansion phase.
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Start Date
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Immediate
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Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities
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Lead daily feedlot planning: labour allocation, animal health flow, inductions, and dispatch
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Drive livestock welfare and performance through pen inspections, protocols, low‐stress handling, and hospital systems
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Co‐ordinate feeding programs to ensure consistency and efficiency
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Supervise and develop a high‐performing team: coaching, rosters, accountability, culture
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Oversee site standards including WHS, biosecurity, QA/compliance, incident reporting, and continuous improvement
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Co‐ordinate maintenance and contractors to minimise downtime and maintain asset condition
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Track and improve operational KPIs: health outcomes, feed conversion drivers, morbidity/mortality, yard efficiency
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Strengthen systems: SOPs, checklists, training pathways, communication cadence
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Work in conjunction with existing Management team to ensure smooth production across all aspects of the company.
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Job Requirements
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Proven experience in feedlot management, or comparative role in other industries may also be considered
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Excellent leadership and team management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop people.
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Strong planning and problem solving acumen.
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Strong understanding of cattle production systems, animal welfare and pastoral operations.
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Experience delivering operational plans, capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Excellent organisational, planning and reporting skills.
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Robust communication abilities.
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A commitment to safety, compliance and Paringa's value‐driven culture.
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The ability to balance strategic priorities with day‐to‐day operational requirements.
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A proactive, solutions‐focused approach with a passion for achieving results.
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Reliable and committed to long‐term work
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Practical and adaptable
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Sound understanding of cattle welfare and low‐stress stock handling techniques with an ability to identify sick cattle and treat cattle health issues
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Physically fit & capable
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Sound understanding of NFAS accreditation and regulatory compliance
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Excellent leadership and team management skills
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Job Benefits
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Key leadership role within a growing regional agribusiness
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Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and animal welfare outcomes
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Be part of a business with future growth and expansion plans
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Work in a practical, hands‐on environment where your experience and ideas are valued
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Enjoy the lifestyle and community benefits of living and working in regional Central Queensland
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📌 Feedlot Manager (Townsville)
🏢 Ringers From The Top End (RFTTE)
📍 Townsville