Feed Allocator/Machinery Operator

Are you practical, safety-minded, and enjoy working with machinery in an operational environment? Join the team at Bottle Tree Feedlot and play a key role in supporting our feeding operations and livestock performance.

About Us

Stanbroke is a family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business with operations spanning Northern Queensland cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art cattle feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility, and global marketing capabilities. We produce a full range of grain and grass-fed beef categories and export to more than 40 countries worldwide.

Your Role

As a Feed Allocator/Machinery Operator you will be responsible for the preparation, allocation, and delivery of livestock feed rations, along with operating and maintaining feed mill and feeding equipment. This hands-on role is critical to the daily efficiency of the feedlot, animal welfare outcomes, and feed quality. You’ll work as part of a high-performing feedlot team in a practical, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare, allocate, and deliver high-quality cattle feed rations across feedlot and paddock feed bunks
• Use feed allocation software (such as FeedBunk) to ensure accurate and efficient feeding programs
• Monitor bunk conditions daily and make informed decisions to optimise feed intake and cattle performance
• Safely operate feed trucks, loaders, mills, and other associated machinery
• Complete daily pre-start checks, inspections, refuelling, and equipment calibration to maintain safe operations
• Maintain feed mill equipment, machinery, and work areas to a high standard of cleanliness and functionality
• Accurately record daily feeding and allocation information using both electronic and manual systems.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Experience operating machinery or willingness to be trained
• Ability to work safely with heavy machinery and equipment
• Basic computer skills and confidence using feeding and record-keeping systems
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Sound understanding of animal welfare standards
• Open driver’s licence
• Reliable team player who thrives in a hands-on, operational environment

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate matching your experience
• Premium single accommodation is available, if needed, including meals while onsite (sorry pets are not allowed)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace
• A stable, well-established Australian agribusiness
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in the cattle and beef industry

Does this sound like you?
If you’re looking for a practical, machinery-focused role within a leading agribusiness, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and contribute to the continued success of Bottle Tree Feedlot.