2IC - Operations Manager - Barkly Downs Station Skip to content
2IC - Operations Manager - Barkly Downs Station Add expected salary to your profile for insights
This is a rare opportunity to join Australian Country Choice in the role of Operations Manager at our large-scale cattle breeding property, Barkly Downs.
Located 150 kilometres from Mt Isa, just on the territory border, Barkly has a carrying capacity of 52,000 head across 2.3 million acres.
It's an exciting time to join Barkly, having recently completed significant capital investment into staff facilities, property assets and operational infrastructure, with major developments planned for implementation in the near future.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Northern Breeding, the Barkly Downs Operations Manager takes a hands-on, 2IC role, with 5 direct reports and joins a total team of 26, along with contractors and service providers from time to time.
You'll play an integral role in managing the daily station operations, maintaining a safe place of work, training and supervising staff, maintaining records and reporting with a particular focus on property maintenance and infrastructure.
About you
Perhaps you're currently managing a smaller livestock operation and looking to broaden your experience on a larger property with a corporate company; or you're a well-established, experienced supervisor/head stockperson seeking that next step in your career.
Either way, our ideal candidate will have:
Well-developed livestock handling and husbandry skills Commitment to high standards of animal welfare Practical knowledge of general property infrastructure and water systems Knowledge and interest in grazing and pasture management Highly effective communication skills Ability to effectively lead a team and provide training and mentoring Solid understanding of Work, Health & Safety and commitment to managing a safe place of work Ability to accurately record and report data using company systems Sound computer skills Sound mechanical ability Experience managing capital expenditure projects an advantage ACC proudly maintains and promotes a strong horse culture, so and interest in, and horsemanship ability is a bonus, although not a prerequisite for success in this role.
For you
Along with the benefit of strong leadership, mentoring and unrivalled opportunities for career progression throughout our supply chain, you'll also receive:
Attractive salary to match experience Comfortable, refurbished 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, air-conditioned cottage within the Barkly Homestead Beef and food rations Utilities and WIFI Tool of Trade Vehicle Performance Incentive Plan Practical skill development facilitated by industry experts Professional and leadership development programs Participation in company and community events About us
Australian Country Choice (ACC) are proud industry leaders in producing and supplying highest quality beef products to the local and export markets.
As the world's largest, family owned, fully integrated supply chain, we employ over 1200 team members and together our diverse operation processes 350,000 head of cattle across customised genetics, large-scale breeding, backgrounding, farming and feed lotting operations through to our modern food processing and value add packing facility.
The nature and scale of our operations, together with the needs of our customers means that we operate all year, and not just for the season.
Because of that, we're fully invested in you and our assets.
At ACC, you really do get the best of both worlds, the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.
Please note: it is a condition of employment with ACC that all employees are immunised against Q-fever.
Australian Country Choice group is committed to an ethical and sustainable business partnership with our producers, suppliers and customers.
Our goal remains to achieve world's best practice in environmental sustainability, animal welfare, beef production, meat processing, employee health, safety and wellbeing and customer satisfaction by striving for continuous improvement.
Australian Country Choice (ACC) is one of the largest vertically integrated supply chain organisation in the world.
Our business is dedicated to the best practice supply of high quality meat products.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Australian Country Choice group is committed to an ethical and sustainable business partnership with our producers, suppliers and customers.
Our goal remains to achieve world's best practice in environmental sustainability, animal welfare, beef production, meat processing, employee health, safety and wellbeing and customer satisfaction by striving for continuous improvement.
Australian Country Choice (ACC) is one of the largest vertically integrated supply chain organisation in the world.
Our business is dedicated to the best practice supply of high quality meat products.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
What can I earn as an Operations Manager
#J-18808-Ljbffr