JHW Paterson & Son is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Stockperson to join our team at Hells Gate Feedlot, a 25,000-head cattle feedlot located approximately 55km east of Balranald, NSW.

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day stock operations, maintaining high standards of animal welfare and ensuring cattle are managed safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

The Role

Reporting to the Feedlot Manager, the Senior Stockperson will take responsibility for the stock team and play a key role in the performance and wellbeing of cattle throughout the feeding program.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, supervising and supporting the stock team

Train and develop younger and less experienced staff.

Lead by example in cattle handling, animal welfare and stockmanship

Oversee daily cattle health, welfare and performance

Monitoring cattle behaviour, health, condition and performance

Ensuring high standards of animal welfare and fit-to-load compliance

Monitoring cattle condition, behaviour and performance and communicating observations to the management team

Maintaining accurate stock records and ensuring QA requirements are met

Ensuring NFAS, company QA and animal welfare standards are followed

Working closely with the Feedlot Manager, Mill and Feeding teams

Maintaining a safe, clean and professional working environment

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong previous experience in a feedlot or large-scale cattle operation

Has proven ability to lead and motivate a stock team

Experience in people management and strong communication skills.

Has excellent cattle handling and animal husbandry skills

Can confidently identify cattle requiring treatment or further assessment

Has a strong understanding of animal welfare and feedlot practices

Takes pride in maintaining high standards

Is organised, reliable and able to work independently and proficient in record keeping.

Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Has a genuine interest in cattle production and achieving strong cattle outcomes

Formal qualifications are desirable but not essential. Experience, attitude, practical ability and a strong understanding of cattle will be highly valued.

What We Offer

Senior position within a large, progressive family-owned agricultural business

Opportunity to take ownership of the stock operation

Supportive management team

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Modern feedlot facilities and established systems

On-farm accommodation available

Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability

Long-term opportunity for the right person

About JHW Paterson & Son

JHW Paterson & Son is a family-owned agricultural business operating across NSW and Victoria, with interests in cattle feeding, breeding, backgrounding and cropping.

At Hells Gate, we place a strong emphasis on animal welfare, cattle performance, quality assurance, safety and developing our people.

If you are an experienced stockperson ready to step into a senior leadership role and make a genuine contribution to the performance of a large-scale feedlot, we would like to hear from you.