Family owned and operated MDH Pty Ltd is now recruiting a Livestock Manager for its 20,000 SCU feedlot situated near Condamine QLD.
About the Role
The Livestock manager plays a key role in coordinating the daily activities of the stock team, ensuring efficient livestock movements, staff organisation, and adherence to animal welfare and safety standards. Working closely with the Feedlot Manager and Mill Manager, this role oversees the planning and implementation of inductions, dispatches, pen movements, health procedures, cattle transfers from paddocks
This position suits a skilled livestock operator with strong leadership abilities, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining tidy, safe, and well-organised workspaces.
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Livestock Operations
* Coordinate daily livestock handling, including mustering, drafting, trucking, and pen movements.
* Oversee cattle transfers from paddock to the feedlot, ensuring smooth logistics and high welfare standards.
* Assist with inductions, truck outs, and health procedures in collaboration with management.
* Assisting the feedlot manager in weekly planning for livestock movements
Team Leadership & Coordination
* Plan, allocate, and supervise tasks for the stock team.
* Support onboarding and training of new staff, ensuring consistency, compliance, and safety.
* Promote a positive, safe, and respectful team culture.
Operational Management
* Maintain accurate stock takes of induction supplies and assist with inventory control.
* Ensure all equipment, workspaces, and common areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
* Contribute to maintenance planning and oversee equipment functionality.
* Keep thorough records and communicate effectively across teams and departments.
Other Responsibilities
* Feedlot mill operation, maintenance and flaked grain production
* Ration mixing and delivery (including truck-loader operation)
* Feed allocation, management of cattle feeding system
* Pen cleaning, manure management and feedlot maintenance
* Quality control and safety
* Feedlot Quality Assurance programs
Skills & Experience Required
* Extensive experience in feedlot or intensive livestock operations
* Strong livestock handling abilities and sound knowledge of feedlot processes and welfare standards
* Leadership experience with proven task delegation and team coordination skills
* Experience with livestock health systems, pen scheduling, and transport logistics
* Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and inventory management skills
* Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency
* Familiarity with feedlot machinery and basic mechanical understanding
More information and a competitive salary package will be discussed on application
Please apply to:
The General Manager, Wallumba Feedlot, CONDAMINE, QLD 4416