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Join our team and become part of a diverse and dynamic agricultural business located in the inner Darling Downs, Queensland. McLean Farms operates mixed farming enterprises across livestock and cropping, and we are committed to continually evolving alongside the changing landscape of Australian agriculture.

We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable stockperson to join our cattle and grazing operations on a full-time basis, with occasional weekend work required.

About the Role:
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of cattle and grazing. This role involves livestock handling, paddock and feeding operations, property maintenance, and general farm duties.

Our Core Values

At McLean Farms, our values guide everything we do:

We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community.
We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner.
We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously.
We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge.
We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours based on what is right and what is wrong.

Key Responsibilities:

• Muster and rotate cattle across paddocks.
• Perform livestock processing, including drafting, weighing, and animal husbandry tasks.
• Assist with supplementary feeding programs and monitor livestock condition.
• Carry out fencing repairs and general property maintenance.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support daily farm operations to meet productivity targets.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and low-stress stock handling practices

What we are looking for:

• Strong horsemanship skills for cattle mustering and grazing activities.
• Proven stockmanship skills with the ability to handle cattle safely using low-stress techniques.
• Experience with general farm maintenance, including fencing repairs and property upkeep.
• Current valid Driver’s Licence is essential, HR or MR Licence preferred but not essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Physical capability to undertake the manual requirements of the role.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Additional Requirements:

The successful candidate will be required to provide their own horse and tack suitable for livestock production activities.

Please note that housing/accommodation is not available for this position at this stage.

Benefits:

• A safe, inclusive, values-driven and family-friendly team environment.
• 2 dozen eggs per fortnight along with additional Birthday Leave on top of your 4 weeks annual leave.
• Comprehensive, ongoing training provided.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Why McLean Farms?

At McLean Farms, we believe in supporting our team members’ growth and development. You will be part of a proactive, industry-leading business that values work-life balance, team collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are ready to take on your next challenge within a thriving agricultural environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now

To learn more about McLean Farms and what we do, please visit our website: www.mcleanfarms.au.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and hold either Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status to apply. Applications from Working Holiday Visa holders will not be accepted.

You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.

Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side.

To proceed with employment, shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment Functional