STATION AGGREGATION MANAGER

Full Description

• Minderoo Aggregation, Ashburton Region, WA – Harvest Road Agribusiness
• Full-time Role
• live-in Station Manager role on a Pilbara cattle station – housing, vehicle & relocation support provided

About the Company

Minderoo Station is a 225,000ha lease on the Ashburton River in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Together with the adjoining Urala, Uaroo and Nanutarra leases, it forms the 760,000ha Minderoo aggregation – one of the flagship pastoral businesses of Harvest Road Agribusiness, part of the Forrest family’s Tattarang Group. The aggregation runs a breeding, backgrounding and multiplier cattle herd operation, produces its own fodder hay, and is home to an established horse breeding program.

About the role

Harvest Road is seeking a Manager or management couple to lead this iconic operation into its next chapter.
Reporting directly to the General Manager – Extensive Agribusiness, the Station Manager will lead a team of around 20 people across all aspects of cattle station and livestock operations – from herd performance and rangeland management to capital projects and budgets.

Main Responsibilities
(must be demonstrated in your application letter/resume)

• Lead and develop a high-performing station team, fostering a strong and positive culture with safety at front of mind
• Manage livestock in line with Harvest Road’s animal welfare objectives
• Consider the vertically integrated supply chain in management of the operation, to deliver the best outcome for Harvest Road overall
• Prepare and manage station budgets, forecasts and capital projects
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, guests and the broader Harvest Road business
You’ll bring substantial leadership experience in Australia’s Northern Pastoral industry, strong business acumen as a proven all-round operator, and a genuine background in horses. An HR/MC licence and formal qualifications are well regarded but not required from day one.