Property and Livestock Manager- Gold Coast- HinterlandApply Now

Are you an experienced property manager who has hands on experience in a rural setting?

 

Do you have experience with horses and cattle?

 

Position Snapshot

 

• $120,000 AUD + Super (negotiable, DOE)
• Accommodation Cottage (optional)
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible start

 

 

 

Job Overview:

 

The Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, daily operations, and financial sustainability of the property. This role requires a hands-on leader who can seamlessly balance high-level executive duties—such as budgeting, strategic planning, and vendor negotiations—with the daily physical realities of livestock care, land management, and equipment operation.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep respect for sustainable land stewardship, excellent communication skills to lead a diverse team, and the critical thinking required to make sound decisions under pressure during environmental or operational crises.

 

Must be able to have:

 

 

Comprehensive Equine and Cattle Management

 

Must possess extensive experience in all facets of equine management including handling, daily husbandry, breeding, behavioural management, and specialized healthcare with experience within managing horses of all ages, temperaments, and training levels safely and effectively. ( foals to national champions )

Small Cattle raising operation on premise in buying/managing health ( drenching etc) feeder steer cattle for sale to feedlots or abattoir.

 

NOTE:  Would like to investigate a bigger property for running cattle for our ( plate to table concept for Distillery Road Market Experience ( which would require help)

 

Operational Pillars:

 

Leadership, People, and Relationship Management

 

• Team Guidance: Provide strong organisational leadership to direct, motivate, and manage homestead personnel, ensuring clear accountability and a productive, but private work culture.
• Stakeholder Relations: Have communication skills to manage relationships with neighbours, vendors, contractors and other personal that all make the property work.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve personnel or operational disputes efficiently to maintain an aligned, high-performing, and cooperative team.

 

Operations, Land, and Livestock Care

 

• Land Stewardship: Oversee comprehensive land management programs, including pasture rotation, soil and conservation, weed control, and water resource management.
• Herd Management: Apply extensive knowledge of livestock care (horse and cattle)  to monitor animal health, design breeding and nutrition programs, and manage veterinary care protocols.
• Equipment Proficiency: Safely operate, maintain, and oversee the repair of specialized farm machinery, heavy equipment, and utility vehicles.

 

Strategic Planning, Finance, and Administration

 

• Financial Oversight: Drive strategic planning by developing annual budgets, conducting rigorous financial analysis, and identifying cost-saving efficiencies.
• Data Management: Maintain precise, detail-oriented records for livestock inventories, breeding histories, regulatory compliance ( LPA and QLD GOV), and financial transactions.
• Resource Allocation: Analyse market trends to optimize asset utilization, purchasing decisions, and long-term capital investment ( Horse breeding and Feeder steers ( but would like to investigate breeding)

 

Crisis Management and Decision-Making

 

• Emergency Response: Make sound, rapid decisions under pressure during environmental crises, extreme weather events, or livestock health emergencies.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify operational vulnerabilities and implement proactive safety protocols to protect personnel, assets, and livestock.

 

• Classification:   Residential
• Location:   Australia/NZ
• Type:   Full-time