The Farm & Feedlot Manager oversees the day-to-day running of the feedlot and farm, including staff management, livestock care, feed preparation, machinery operation and general farm duties.
The role provides clear leadership and practical support to the team, ensuring cattle receive quality care, feed is prepared and delivered accurately, and the feedlot and farm are maintained to a high standard.
You will be working at our feedlot 'Olinda Park' 50km from Dalby, QLD.
Gibson Grazing Co is a family-owned agricultural business running cattle and grain properties across Queensland. Olinda Park is a mixed farming operation on the Darling Downs. It combines a 3,400 SCU feedlot with cropping, and we're looking for an experienced Feedlot Manager to lead it.
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You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the feedlot, with support from staff and the wider Gibson team. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing cattle induction, health, welfare and dispatch
- Managing feeding programs, bunk management and ration delivery
- Monitoring livestock performance and keeping accurate records
- Maintaining NFAS accreditation and other quality assurance and compliance requirements
- Supervising staff and contractors
- Maintaining pens, water, infrastructure and machinery
- Managing commodity and feed inventory,
working alongside the farming side of the business
- Meeting WHS obligations and keeping the site safe
- Proven experience in feedlot management or a senior feedlot role
- Strong knowledge of cattle health, nutrition and welfare
- Working knowledge of NFAS and feedlot compliance
- Ability to lead a small team, communicate well and use initiative
- Good mechanical skills and experience operating feed trucks, mixers and loaders
- Sound computer and record-keeping skills
- A current driver's licence (an HR or MC licence is an advantage)
- Experience in mixed farming or cropping is highly regarded
A highly market-competitive salary package based on experience
A large four-bedroom brick family home with an in-ground pool
A school bus runs to Dalby
About 30 minutes to the services, schools and sporting facilities of Dalby
A stable, long-term position with a progressive family business
A supportive working environment across a diverse agricultural operation
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.