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Cattle Station Relocation Tips: From the UK to Outback WA
28 Oct, 2026
A Geography degree, three hours of horse riding lessons and a willingness to give things a go. That was part of the luggage Cosmo Waddell brought from England to a cattle station in Western Australia. For the 24-year-old from Northumberland, a season at Yalleen Station meant learning to handle cattle, weld, fit tyres and ride a horse with a few ideas of his own. There were rodeos, campdrafts, frogs in the bathroom and landscapes unlike...
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Meet Hayden Tubman: A Helping Hand, an 88 and a Stand-Out Student Buckle
16 Oct, 2026
When his first run didn’t go to plan, 14-year-old Hayden Tubman found something else to get stuck into: helping out. By the end of the 2026 Ariat High School Campdraft Percentile Cup at Pittsworth, he had recorded his highest score yet on his horse Annie and taken home the RFTTE Stand-Out Student Award . A Year 8 student at Boonah State High School , Hayden lives in Harrisville, Queensland . His story has a bit of everything: an...
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Post a Rural Job: How Ag Recruitment Actually Gets You Staff
12 Oct, 2026
Looking for ag recruitment support? Whether you need another pair of hands in the yards, a cook who keeps the crew well fed or an experienced manager to take the reins, agricultural recruitment starts with reaching the right people. Finding staff starts with getting your vacancy in front of people who are interested in the work and understand what rural life involves. RFTTEJOBS.com helps employers advertise jobs across Australian...
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Ag Workforce Jobs: How to Land Seasonal and Long-Term Roles
07 Oct, 2026
Early starts. Open country. A fresh opportunity. Ready to get stuck into Australian agriculture? Whether you’re chasing your first cattle station season, joining a harvest crew or building a career in a feedlot, there are plenty of paths to explore. This guide to the ag workforce in Australia will help you find your direction, sharpen your application and know what to ask before packing your bags. Where Could Agriculture Take...
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How to Get a Station Hand Job in Australia (2027 Guide)
06 Oct, 2026
How to Get a Station Hand Job in Australia (2027 Guide) To get a station hand job in Australia, you need to show employers that you’re reliable, willing to learn and ready for practical livestock and station work, then back that up with a clear résumé, strong applications to pastoral companies and a good attitude at interview. This guide is for anyone trying to land their first station hand role, whether you’re planning a gap year or...
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Farm Jobs vs Agriculture Jobs: What’s the Difference?
08 Sep, 2026
Farm jobs and Agriculture jobs are often used to mean the same thing, but there is a useful difference. Farm jobs usually refer to hands-on work performed on a farm or property. Agriculture jobs are broader and include work across farms, cattle and sheep stations, feedlots, contractors, machinery businesses, livestock transport and Agribusiness. In practice, there is plenty of overlap. A Farm Hand, Station Hand, Cook or Bore Runner...
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RFTTEJOBS Backs the Next Generation at the 2026 High School Campdraft
01 Sep, 2026
RFTTEJOBS.com is proud to sponsor the Stand-Out Student Award at the 2026 Ariat High School Campdraft Percentile Cup, with one deserving young competitor taking home the magnificent RFTTE trophy buckle and, quite literally, getting the “gold in the buckle”! The award will recognise a student who stands out through their sportsmanship, horsemanship, leadership, attitude and willingness to support others throughout the event. The Ariat...
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Ag Recruitment Australia: Complete Employer Guide | RFTTEJOBS.com
19 Aug, 2026
Ag Recruitment in Australia: The Complete Guide Finding reliable Agricultural workers is one of the biggest challenges facing rural employers. Good Ag recruitment involves more than advertising a vacancy. Employers need to reach the right audience, explain the opportunity honestly and find candidates suited to the work, property, team and location. RFTTEJOBS.com has specialised in connecting employers with people looking for work...
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18 Unspoken Rules of the Australian Bush
30 Jul, 2026
Spend enough time in the Australian bush, particularly on a cattle station, and you quickly learn that not every rule is written on a sign. Some are handed down around the kitchen table, in the stock camp or over the UHF. Others are learned the hard way, usually after leaving a gate open, arriving at the homestead in a cloud of dust or heading somewhere without enough water. Many properties will have their own set of rules written down,...
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How Agricultural Recruitment Agencies Work
29 Jul, 2026
How Agricultural Recruitment Agencies Work Agricultural recruitment agencies help employers find workers for farms, cattle and sheep stations, feedlots, cropping operations, Agribusinesses and other rural workplaces. Unlike general city recruiters, specialist Agricultural employment agencies must understand remote locations, accommodation, seasonal timing, practical skills and the realities of living and working on the land. This...
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Managing Country with Purpose: Ross Stanes of Lyndavale Station
28 Jul, 2026
Celebrating Australia's outback, landscapes and people. Celebrating the people of the pastoral industry As part of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP), the Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is highlighting the people who drive the pastoral industry and showcasing the importance of rangelands. With around 75% of the Australian continent covered, rangelands are an iconic feature of...
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From Darwin to the Ekka: Meet NT Cattle Parader Alyssa Harris
21 Jul, 2026
Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Harris only entered her first cattle-parading competition in 2025. A little over a year later, she represented the Northern Territory on the national stage at the Ekka in Brisbane. Alyssa earned the opportunity after being named the 2025 State Champion Parader at the Royal Darwin Show. In August 2026, she competed against some of Australia’s best young cattle handlers at the Agricultural Shows Australia...
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