Reporting to the Station Manager the Head Stockman will lead a crew of 5 station hands ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the stock camp. For this position, you will need to be flexible and agile with the ability to think ahead! Position commences on station with the 2026 season - Feb/Mar.
Monkira is located on the Diamantina River in Queensland's Channel Country. It adjoins NAPCo owned Coorabulka Outstation to the north and is NAPCo's southernmost Channel Country property.
Running the stock camp
Communicating clearly and leading by example
Mustering on horseback and motorbikes
Undertaking general station duties
Operating machinery / trucks (on occasion)
Experience working as a Leading Hand or Head Stockman on a cattle station
An effective communication style and strong leadership skills
Excellent livestock handling skills, of a quiet and sensible nature
Strong horsemanship and/or motorbike riding skills
Organisational and record keeping skills
Be committed to working safely in accordance with NAPCo's HSE policies and procedures
A MR, HR or HC Licence (or willingness to get one)
No dogs, horses maybe considered.
Couples' applications will be considered.
Full-time Permanent Position
Meals and private, recently renovated air-conditioned accommodation (bedroom, laundry & ensuite) suitable for single or couple.
NAPCo are proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, season completion bonus, uniform allowance and transfer opportunities between stations at the end of the year.
We invest heavily in on-the-job training and all staff are offered and encouraged to complete a traineeship in Agriculture.
NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, ad-hoc campdrafts, sports days, fishing, camping etc..
Pre-employment requirements Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to undertake an Australian National Police Check and are also required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (all associated costs covered by NAPCO).
Applications will close on 31st October 2025. Interviews held shortly thereafter. Couples' applications will be considered. Please submit both resumes if applying as a couple.
TO APPLY: Go to www.napco.com.au/careers/ to submit your application.
For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630 or email hr@napco.com.au.
NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.
The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading beef cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares, largest single herd in the world and home to Five Founders Beef. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 15 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.
Our Story
NAPCo is one of Australia’s oldest and largest cattle companies, with a proud history of stewardship of our animals, the land we farm and the future of our business. Nothing showcases the strength of our values more than the fact that descendants of our original founding families are still involved in the business today.
Farming successfully and sustainably for over 140 years.
Our Difference
We continue to build on our proud 140-year history of being one of Australia’s leading cattle producers by raising consistently great-tasting beef, building long-term relationships with partners and customers, and demonstrating outstanding levels of care for our people, our animals and our environment.
Positive outcomes for our business, our animals and our environment.
NAPCo began in 1877 when its original partners took up leases over a vast area of the Barkly Tableland in the Northern Territory, with Queensland properties added over time as the company grew and developed. Family-based ownership remained predominant within NAPCo until 2016 when QIC (Queensland Investment Corporation) became the majority investor.
“WE TAKE PRIDE IN THE WELLBEING OF OUR LIVESTOCK”
