Beef cattle farmer, Smithlea QLD

About this job

Whyalla Beef, part of NH Foods Group, is hiring an experienced beef cattle farmer for their Smithlea property in Queensland.

The role includes:

• Breeding and raising cattle
• Monitoring cattle health and condition
• Managing pastures and nutrition
• Moving livestock to optimise feeding
• Farming operations: catching, drenching, milking, sterilising machines, collecting and packaging produce
• Maintaining pens, sheds and cages
• Fertilising, pest and weed control, growing fodder
• Helping with livestock and produce sales, purchases and transport
• Keeping records and monitoring market activity
• Training and supervising staff and contractors

You will need:

• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience
• Cert III in a relevant field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer focus and a can-do attitude

This is a full-time permanent position. Pay is $65,000 – $80,000 per annum depending on experience. Applications open 29 October 2026 and close 29 November 2026.

Apply via the Workforce Australia website.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.