Feedlot Livestock Leading Hand

About Condabri Beef
Condabri Beef (Drury Farming Company Pty Ltd) is a family-owned and operated company. We are an integrated agribusiness encompassing Feedlot, Backgrounding, Logistics, and Farming enterprises, committed to sustainable and ethical practices. Our operations are located 18 km from Miles and 25 km from Condamine.

Purpose
With the completion of our newly expanded feedlot facility Condabri Beef is expanding its 35,000-head feedlot operations livestock team and seeking experienced, motivated Livestock Leading Hands to join our growing team.
We’re looking for proactive and positive individuals who are passionate about cattle, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a thriving, family-owned organisation.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
• Support the Livestock Assistant Manager and Livestock Manager with daily operations.
• Lead the livestock team every second weekend to deliver best practice in livestock management and processing.
• Coordinate and be responsible for weekend operations including daily update.
• Be responsible and accountable for all QA paperwork for arrival and dispatch requirements.
• Perform daily pen riding and pen movements using low-stress stock handling techniques
• Monitor and maintain the health of cattle and horses in the feedlot, adhering to QA standards and company procedures
• Manage induction and drafting of all livestock, ensuring data accuracy, quality, and animal welfare
• Maintain effective daily communication and coordination with the Feedmill, Maintenance, Office, and Logistics teams

Ideal Skillset
The following skills and attributes are essential for this role:
• Ability to work a 10/4 roster
• Previous feedlot leadership experience is required
• A minimum of 2-3 years leadership experience is required
• A current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• A current car licence (C) is required along with reliable transport
• Ownership of two suitable working horses, fully vaccinated for Hendra
• Solid horsemanship background with proven, hands-on experience in handling, training, and caring for horses
• Demonstrated livestock handling skills and sound knowledge of animal behaviour in a feedlot environment
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling and other physically demanding tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Experience using Elynx programs, including StockAid and FY3000
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Elynx programs (StockAid and FY3000) is required at start of employment
• Strong commitment to safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols
• Australian citizenship is required for this position

What we offer
• Supportive team culture with experienced mentors
• Work-life balance focus with structured rosters
• Single accommodation
• Competitive hour rates and allowances based on experience and skill level
• Formal qualifications or certificates provided (e.g. animal handling, biosecurity, WHS with ALFA Feedlot TECH)

We’d love to hear from you! To join Condabri Beef, please send your resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@condabri.com.au. If you have any questions or want to learn more, pleas ring Russell Byrne, Livestock Manager 0447 772 734