Ultrablack Livestock Assistant Manager
About the Role
The Livestock Assistant Manager plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, ensuring optimal livestock and breeding activities, high animal welfare standards while developing a skilled and engaged team. This role is based in Inverell, NSW. The Livestock Assistant Manager is primarily responsible for:
- Livestock Operations – Ensure all aspects of livestock handling and quality control, including drafting, culling, branding, weaning and animal health treatments, are undertaken safely and with a focus on animal welfare standards and the production of high-quality seedstock.
- Breeding Programs – Work with the Property Manager and Ultrablack Seedstock Manager to implement natural, AI and ET breeding programs.
- Livestock Data – Maintain accurate and timely livestock records to support informed decision-making.
- Team Development – Develop and train Seedstock team members to build strong seedstock knowledge and technical capabilities, fostering a high-performing and knowledgeable workforce.
We offer:
- Attractive salary package including house and utilities
- A supportive company culture that puts people first
- Career development opportunities within a respected and growing business
- The chance to work with an established program making a real impact on the future of black cattle genetics in Australia
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in stud cattle operations
- Strong understanding of livestock quality control measures, animal health and pasture management.
- Confident and supportive leader with a passion for mentoring others
- High level of initiative and an eye for continuous improvement
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
At Palgrove, our values—quality, safety, ethics, courage, and creating value—guide everything we do. If these resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries about the position can be made to Vanessa on 0418 190 106.