Manager, Feedlot – Charles Sturt University

- Hands on role with real impact
- Work with industry and researchers

The role

- Full Time, Continuing
- Level 7 - $101,421 to $110,819 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)

As the Manager, (Feedlot) Intensive Livestock Systems, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our intensive livestock facilities, ensuring excellence in animal welfare, productivity, and innovation. You’ll lead a high-performing team, manage feedlot operations, and support research and industry engagement activities that align with the University’s strategic goals.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where your expertise in livestock management, business acumen, and collaborative mindset will drive the success of a nationally significant research and demonstration facility.

About you

You are a confident and capable leader with:

- Extensive experience in the Australian livestock industry, particularly in intensive systems.
- Strong knowledge of animal husbandry, feedlot operations, and low‑stress livestock handling.
- A commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A passion for innovation and sustainability in agriculture.

As part of this recruitment, a pre‑employment functional screening is required.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far‑sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phraseyindyamarra winhanganhameans the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1‑2 page document demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (providing examples from the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: Please note we will be reviewing applications on submission. The position may be filled on or before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Applications will close once the role is filled, or by 11 pm, 13 November 2025 whichever comes first.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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