Applications closing on 26 October 2025, 11:59 PM
Reference number
INF-220
Job Type
Full Time
Package
Up to the value of $174,156 per annuum
ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Manager – Saleyards will lead and manage the operations of the Dalrymple Saleyards and Dalrymple Equestrian Centre, ensuring services are efficient, legally compliant, cost effective, and aligned with Council objectives. The role will provide leadership and supervision to staff and oversee contractors, while managing contracts, budgets, capital works projects, and operational planning. A key focus of the position is to enhance facility functionality, drive operational efficiencies, ensure workplace health and safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across the livestock and equestrian industries.
Employment Type: Executive Contract - Full Time, Limited Tenure (2 Years)
Location: Charters Towers QLD 4820
Remuneration Package: Up to the value of $174,156 per annuum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
* Demonstrated experience managing a saleyard, public facility, or similar operational environment with a focus on safety, compliance, performance, financial results, and customer service.
* Participate as an active member of Council's Management Leadership Team (MLT).
* Experience in implementing successful change and continuous improvement within a significant service delivery area pursuing innovation and excellence in service delivery.
* Experience in engaging the community and stakeholders to ensure future direction and commercial services meet community expectations and deliver excellence in customer service.
* Ability to provide effective workforce management with a focus on performance, building workforce capability, a strong positive work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with Council's vision, mission and strategy.
* Competence in the effective management of human, financial, physical and other resources to achieve Council's business objectives and to meet the needs of the community.
* Experience in representing and promoting a critical service delivery function within the community, business sector, other local authorities, government and broader environment and build and maintain positive working relationships.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, execute and deliver programs on time and within budget in a high-pressure environment.
* Experience in financial management, budgeting, and operational planning.
* Responsible for making and keeping records in accordance with legislation, information standards, and other relevant guidelines and procedures, and ensuring records are captured in the authorised record keeping system.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
* Diploma in Business Management (or equivalent or higher); or significant experience in contract and/or commercial management of complex facilities.
* Extensive and diverse experience relative to an equivalent standard of expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
* Demonstrated experience handling livestock and participating in weekly sales of cattle or other livestock.
* In-depth knowledge of the Biosecurity Act 2014, Animal Protection Act 2001, and other relevant legislation.
* Evidence of Q Fever Vaccination (or ability to obtain).
* Possession and maintenance of an open "C" Class Driver Licence minimum.
* Possession of Firearms Licence Class A&B or ability to acquire a Licence as required by Council.
| Essential Licences |
* Qualified to operate a Skid Steer Loader
* Qualified to operate a Front-end Loader
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
This position is a mix of an indoor role and one which is involved in outdoor activities. May be required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council's P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call or email.
CLOSING DATE
11.59pm Sunday, 26 October 2025
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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