Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsEnjoy security and stability with an Australian owned & operated industry leaderBe part of the world's largest, privately owned, vertically integrated cattle and beef supply chainFollowing an internal promotion, this exciting opportunity now exists! Wellclose is a unique, multi-enterprise business including cattle breeding, backgrounding and a large-scale commercial goat herd located 2 hours west of Charleville. As an aggregation of 6 adjacent properties that totals 590,000 acres, our diverse operations include a 6,000 head steer backgrounding business, a 1,200 head registered Fullblood Wagyu breeding herd and a 5,000 head Wagyu X breeder herd. Additionally, we manage a 25,000-head goat business that incorporates both backgrounding and breeding enterprises. Wellclose has recently undergone significant capital development projects to support these multifaceted operations, with further developments planned for the future.About the role:Reporting to the General Manager, Properties, you'll lead a total crew of approximately 12 plus contractors and service providers from time to time. In this role, (supported by an Operations Manager) you'll take overall responsibility for the property's performance, effectiveness and profitability that includes:Ensuring a safe place of workBuilding and maintaining a high performing team, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, training and mentoringMaintaining highest standards of animal welfare practices and handlingEffective herd management and execution of processing activities for goats and cattle to achieve optimal production outcomesPlanning and overseeing execution of maintenance works and upkeep of infrastructure and assetsEnsuring livestock data/information is accurately captured and reportedManagement of property inventory & stores/consumablesManaging operational budgetEnsuring compliance with Quality AssuranceEffective management of cap ex projectsManagement of staff facilities, accommodation and kitchenLiaison, consultation and engagement with contractors, suppliers and service providersAbout youThis is an ideal role for someone seeking a challenging, rewarding role with variety! Along with being an experienced cattle station manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate:An unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our peopleThe ability to lead, manage and engage a geographically dispersed teamExtensive knowledge of livestock operations (small stock an advantage)Pasture planning and management abilityThorough knowledge of livestock water systemsPlanning, organisational and time managementStrong horsemanship handling and riding skills with a genuine interest in teaching othersSound commercial acumenComputer literacy and understanding of livestock data systemsCurrent and valid manual drivers licenceFirearms licence (or ability to obtain one)Please note it is a requirement of employment that all employees are immune or vaccinated for QFever.Apply now to be rewarded with:Attractive salary to match experienceModern and comfortable air conditioned, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom homestead accommodationOn station governess/home tutor provided for primary school aged childrenBeef and food rationsUtilities and WIFITool of Trade VehiclePerformance Incentive PlanExternal Professional and leadership development programsAbout usAustralian Country Choice (ACC) are proud industry leaders in producing and supplying highest quality cattle and beef products to the local and export markets. We employ over 1200 team members across multiple breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting and farming operations throughout Queensland and our head office and state of the art food processing & value add facility near Brisbane's CBD.With over 4 million acres and carrying capacity of over 350000 head of cattle, we are the world's largest, privately owned, fully integrated, beef and cattle supply chain. This means you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.We've earned our stripes as masters of our craft & continue to deliver the highest standards in safety, customer, investment in innovation and capability of our people to ensure ongoing operational excellence. Our need to "Be Right" is actively driven by the behaviours that underpin our values of belief, energy, responsibility, integrity, grit, humility & team. Apply now and earn your stripes with us!Australian Country Choice group is committed to an ethical and sustainable business partnership with our producers, suppliers and customers. Our goal remains to achieve world's best practice in environmental sustainability, animal welfare, beef production, meat processing, employee health, safety and wellbeing and customer satisfaction by striving for continuous improvement.Australian Country Choice (ACC) is one of the largest vertically integrated supply chain organisation in the world. Our business is dedicated to the best practice supply of high quality meat products.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.Australian Country Choice group is committed to an ethical and sustainable business partnership with our producers, suppliers and customers. Our goal remains to achieve world's best practice in environmental sustainability, animal welfare, beef production, meat processing, employee health, safety and wellbeing and customer satisfaction by striving for continuous improvement.Australian Country Choice (ACC) is one of the largest vertically integrated supply chain organisation in the world. Our business is dedicated to the best practice supply of high quality meat products.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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