We are looking for a Station Hand to join the crew at Glentana Station. Glentana is situated 100km west of Springsure in the Buckland Plateau area. It has undergone an extensive program of development, pasture sowing, water storage and fencing of formerly Brigalow timbered land on fertile soils.
As the Station Hand you will play an important role in the livestock program, helping with tasks like mustering and processing cattle, monitoring pastures, environmental management, operating and maintaining machinery, and carrying out general station duties and repairs.
Glentana is located in the Central/Southern/Channels Queensland Group and is located 100km west of Springsure.
Complete tasks in a planned and organised way, ensuring materials and equipment are ready before starting work
Carry out cattle husbandry duties – including mustering on horseback, drafting, processing, weaning, and trucking cattle.
Handle, ride, shoe, feed and care for horses, always meeting AACo’s animal welfare and WHS standards
Operate machinery safely and within licence limits
Ride and muster using a two-wheeler motorbike or UTV, maintaining both safely
Assist with station maintenance and repairs – including fences, yards, water systems, roads, and quarters
Keep personal gear and equipment in good working condition
Pitch in with domestic duties such as butchering and camp cooking when needed
Solid cattle handling experience/ horseback riding experience
Current driver’s licence
Confident in completing all day-to-day station hand tasks
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Great communicator
Good at prioritising and staying calm under pressure
Practical and level-headed approach to solving problems
Competitive pay and allowances
Service recognition and discounts with preferred suppliers
Ongoing training and development – both on the job and through external providers
Wi-Fi access, air-conditioned accommodation, and meals provided
We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AACo . To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via recruitment@aaco.com.au
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers).
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
Established in 1824, the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, and is the oldest continuously operating company in Australia.
Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of properties, feedlots and farms comprising around 6.4 million hectares of land in Queensland and the Northern Territory. This equates to roughly 1% of Australia’s land mass.
AACo specialises in grain fed beef and Wagyu beef production.
Leadership
AACo’s leaders are skilled and passionate about our industry. Each are required to hold themselves accountable for contributing to the success of the Company, to make safety and our people a priority and to work with integrity.
Our History
As a world leading producer of beef and agricultural products and Australia’s largest beef producer, AACo has a long and proud history. We continue to diversify our operations into a vertically integrated agribusiness, backed by a solid history of sustainability and growth.
Environment and Sustainability
AACo is committed to innovative environmental management which protects the resources on which our production systems are based.
Our environment and sustainability initiatives are driven by a dedicated and skilled Rangelands team who are committed to best practice and support our people to deliver on environmental compliance.