About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Feedlot Manager to join our locally owned and operated feedlot operation. This is a full-time autonomous position that will play a pivotal role in the strategic growth and success of our farming business.

The position is well suited to someone who is looking to advance their career from Leading Hand/2IC to Manager in the feedlot industry.

What you'll be doing

The role involves working alongside an existing vibrant team and closely with the owners to efficiently manage their 5,000-head cattle feedlot fostering a safe working environment all while actively upholding and enforcing health and safety standards across all operations.

Your leadership will ensure production targets, compliance, and quality standards are met. This role is critical to achieving our commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work in conjunction with the Livestock Administration Officer to ensure an exceptional degree of accuracy and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be required to have a strong passion for the beef industry, be hands on and self-motivated and portray excellent leadership skills across the feedlot team.

Strong communication skills are essential as you will update the owners on all activities undertaken and regularly liaise with consultants and suppliers, along with the daily management of the livestock and feeding teams.

Maintain high standards of animal welfare in line with KO Beef policies and industry best practices.

Oversee cattle receival, induction, daily handling treatment and dispatch while ensuring compliance with animal welfare and safety standards.

Overseeing the Quality Assurance (QA) program in conjunction with the Livestock Administration Officer.

Ensure proper feeding protocols are followed, monitor feed quality and availability, and order ration ingredients.

Leading, organising and training a team of 5-8 employees on a daily basis along with assessing staff performance.

Orchestrate the cost effective repair and maintenance program across the feedlot.

Depending on experience, the opportunity exists to conjunctively oversee the management of 2000-7000 head of backgrounding cattle in the paddock, including preparing them for introduction to the feedlot.

What we're looking for

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar feedlot management role/2IC or Leading Hand.

Accurate record keeping and attention to detail.

Strong understanding of animal welfare.

Previous experience with Livestock Junction is preferred.

Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Exceptional communication and team leadership abilities to manage, supervise and develop staff.

Proficient in the use of machinery/feed handling equipment and thorough knowledge of the maintenance of feeding equipment.

Practical skillset – (Welding, water repairs, infrastructure maintenance etc)

Ideas to further develop and enhance systems to drive operational efficiency.

A remuneration package on offer consists of a 4-bedroom family home, inclusive of utilities paid by the company, with an attractive negotiable salary for the right candidate. A work vehicle will also be supplied.

Families are encouraged to apply as spouse employment is also available for the right candidate across various areas in the enterprise.

About us

KO Beef is a locally owned and operated dryland cropping, breeding, trading & 5,000 head cattle feedlot operation. KO Beef is the further development of a successful Joint Venture farming operation between two existing families that have been farming in northern NSW and southern QLD for many years. KO Beef believes in an inclusive, vibrant and enjoyable workplace where all people are valued for their knowledge, experience and input. We believe in capacity building and actively encourage and enable team members to pursue training and career development opportunities. Kia Ora Feedlot is Located 80km west of Walgett, NSW. We produce as many feed inputs on farm as possible and readily engage with local producers to further source feedlot entry cattle and feed commodities. The aggregation totals just shy of 73,000HA across dryland farming and grazing area. The feedlot currently has a focus on 100 and 150 day programs.

Apply now to become our next Feedlot Manager!