Leadership Team
"Smithfield is more than a job, it’s family."
Andrew shearer-smith
"Cattle performance doesn't just happen; it's the result of focus, hard work and belief in our people, properties and practices."
JASON SHEARER-SMITH
"Our roots trace back to 1928 and we remain - as we always have - 100% family owned. Some might say it's in our blood. "
Barb Madden
Management Team
Mary Ramke
Finance Manager

Lisa Watson
Systems and QA Manager

Leah Halstead
Smithfield Feedlot, Office Manager

Jim Hagan
Smithfield Feedlot, Livestock Manager

Nicole Bryen
Smithfield Feedlot, Livestock Movements Manager

Max Cochrane
Smithfield Feedlot, Mill Manager

Dale Graham
Smithfield Feedlot, Assistant Maintenance Manager

Ben Strahley
Sapphire Feedlot, Operations Manager

Coral Warburton
Sapphire Feedlot, Office Manager

Bryan Rapacon
Sapphire Feedlot, Mill Manager

Will Fagan
Sapphire Feedlot, Livestock Manager

April Kratzmann
Sapphire Feedlot, Livestock Movements Manager

Gus O’Sullivan
Sapphire Feedlot, Livestock Health Manager

Jack Jansen
Sapphire Feedlot, Trainee Manager

Join The Team
Caring for our cattle is our highest priority on a daily basis but caring for our team members is an enduring priority.
If you would like to apply for our Trainee Manager Program then please contact Barb Madden on:
Phone

Trainee Manager Program
In 2006 we commenced one of the lot feeding industry’s first and most successful Trainee Manager programs.
Our Trainee Manager Program is designed to provide participants with exposure to all disciplines involved in lot feeding on a rotational basis, over a period of up to three years. The program also enables trainees to gain as much hands on practical experience as possible, with the view of establishing a skill-set that will enable them to manage each area of the feedlot when required. Each year we look for new candidates with a passion for agriculture and a thirst for knowledge and experience. The number of high caliber people that have transitioned through our program is evidence that the program works. If you would like to apply for our Trainee Manager Program then please contact Barb Madden on: