Livestock Hand | Kingaroy | QLD

If you’ve landed here, there’s a good chance you’re looking for more than just another livestock job.

We’re expanding our team and looking for an Experienced Livestock Hand to join our growing, family-run feedlot operation in the South Burnett.

This is a long-term role for someone who values livestock, teamwork, and doing the job right — with a strong lifestyle and community base to match.

This role requires local accommodation as we do not offer onsite accommodation for staff or their families.

Currently operating a ~6000 head cattle feedlot supported by 1800 acres of backgrounding and cropping country, we are a 3rd generation feedlot family focused on the growth of our business and the people within it.

• Day-to-day livestock handling and cattle husbandry

• Processing, drafting, weighing and inductions

• Hospital and animal health monitoring

• Low-stress stock handling and animal welfare best practice

• Receival and dispatch of cattle

• Paddock work and mustering as required

• Maintaining livestock equipment and facilities

• Working closely with management, vets, and nutrition professionals

• Contributing to a clean, safe, and organised livestock department

• Genuine passion for livestock production and animal care

• Practical cattle handling experience (feedlot experience preferred but not essential)

• Strong communication skills and respectful teamwork

• High attention to detail and animal welfare

• Organised, reliable, and committed to consistent standards

• Confidence around horses and horsemanship skills highly regarded

• A desire to build a long-term career in the South Burnett region

• Career growth and development opportunities in a modern operation

• Exposure to leading vets, nutritionists and livestock professionals

• Use of the latest feedlot management systems and software

• A supportive, skilled livestock team with strong stockmanship culture

• Lifestyle-focused roster: 10 days on – 4 days off

• A workplace where people are respected and good work is recognised

• Above-award remuneration based on experience and enthusiasm

To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your livestock experience and why this role interests you.

If you take pride in good cattle work, value being part of a strong team, and want a long-term role in a great regional community — we’d love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE :

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.