Breeding & Genetics Officer

Breeding & Genetics Officer

Brisbane | Full Time | Travel Across Some of Australia’s Leading Wagyu Operations

Love cattle, genetics, and making decisions backed by data?

Stone Axe Pastoral is looking for a Breeding & Genetics Officer to help drive one of Australia’s most ambitious Wagyu breeding programs. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on cattle work with cutting-edge genetic analysis, influencing breeding decisions across a large-scale, fully integrated Wagyu supply chain.

Based in our Fortitude Valley, Brisbane office, you’ll spend plenty of time in the field, travelling across our network of properties to support joining programs, pregnancy testing, weaning, genetic evaluations, and breeder selection activities.

About Stone Axe Pastoral

Stone Axe Pastoral is one of Australia’s leading Wagyu businesses, managing a fully integrated supply chain from breeding and genetics through to feedlotting, processing and marketing premium Wagyu beef. Our focus on genetic improvement, performance data and long-term breeding outcomes sits at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager – Breeding and Genetics, you’ll play a key role in delivering breeding programs across our property network and helping maximise genetic gain throughout the herd.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting joining, pregnancy testing, calving, weaning and breeder management programs.
• Maintaining accurate herd, breeding and genetic records.
• Assisting with sire and breeder selection, replacement planning and culling decisions.
• Analysing performance and genetic data to support business decisions.
• Working closely with property managers, veterinarians, nutritionists and genetics providers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in breeding protocols and data collection standards.
• Ensuring strong animal welfare, biosecurity and safety outcomes. 

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is equally comfortable in the yards and behind a spreadsheet.

You’ll bring:

✅ Experience in commercial cattle breeding operations

✅ Knowledge of joining, pregnancy testing, weaning and genetic evaluation

✅ Strong cattle handling skills and confidence working in livestock environments

✅ Excellent attention to detail and data management capability

✅ A willingness to travel extensively across regional and remote properties

✅ A passion for genetic improvement and herd performance outcomes

Highly regarded:

• Wagyu or premium beef breeding experience
• BREEDPLAN experience
• Exposure to feedlot operations
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills

Why Join Stone Axe?

• Work with one of Australia’s most progressive Wagyu breeding programs.
• Influence breeding and genetic outcomes across thousands of cattle.
• Combine practical livestock work with strategic data analysis.
• Join a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a role that offers variety, purpose and genuine impact on business performance.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re passionate about genetics, livestock performance and building the future of Australian Wagyu production, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the next generation of Stone Axe cattle.