Livestock Manager – Koojan Downs Feedlot

About the role

Harvest Road is looking for an experienced Livestock Manager to lead cattle operations at Koojan Downs Feedlot in Western Australia, described as the state's largest feedlot and one of the most progressive in the country. The feedlot is part of a fully vertically integrated beef business (Harvey Beef, Leeuwin Coast) and the role sits at the centre of a move toward a green, solar-powered feedlot model.

Key responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day livestock operations across a feedlot scaling up to 20,000 head
• Lead stock husbandry, animal health, infrastructure and compliance, and manage the movement of cattle through to processing
• Lead and develop a high-performing livestock team, ensuring best practice standards in safety, animal welfare and operational outcomes
• Help drive the transition to a green feedlot model

Required profile

• Proven staff supervision and leadership experience; documented leadership training is highly regarded
• Solid experience in large-scale feedlots (10,000+ head)
• Confident, capable horse rider, able to work hands-on in the pen with staff
• Genuine interest in sustainability and a green approach to modern beef production
• Ability to influence and implement change, with high emotional intelligence and strong communication skills leading diverse teams
• NFAS knowledge, low-stress stock handling, and Vet Chem certification (or willingness to obtain it)
• Long-term mindset, wanting to grow with the business

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Elynx feedlot management systems (FY3000 / StockaID), minimum mid-tier proficiency
• Low-stress stock handling

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are made through the recruitment agency, Agribusiness Recruitment Pty Ltd, by quoting the reference J3766.