2026 Season | Head Stockman | Mantuan Downs Station, QLD

We are looking for a Head Stockman to join our crew at Mantuan Downs. The Head Stockman, working closely with the Station Manager, will lead a crew of approx 7 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 now.

Mantuan Downs Station is located between Springsure and Tambo, approximately 100km South-West of Springsure and is in close proximity to another NAPCo property - Cungelella Station. Presently Mantuan Downs has approximately 18,000 head of cattle and is a large-scale cattle breeding & finishing property covering 134,000ha. Country ranges from large areas of brigalow/wilga/bottle tree scrub to open downs, soft forest hollows and areas of lighter forest and ranges.

• Running the stock camp

• Communicating clearly and leading by example

• Mustering on horseback and motorbikes

• Undertaking general station duties

• Operating machinery / trucks (on occasion)

• Working with the Outstation Overseer

• 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 Horse husbandry

• 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)

• Permanent full-time position | Start on station Jan / Feb 2026

• Couples' applications considered

• Competitive day rates | Season completion bonus | Generous annual leave entitlements

• Meals and air-conditioned accommodation provided, suitable for single or couple.

• NAPCo are proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, travel reimbursement 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.

• Leadership training and development

• 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.

• Due to the nature of the role, we will consider employing a couple, please submit both resumes if applying as a working couple.

• Applications will close on 31st October 2025. Interviews will be held thereafter.

• For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630 or email hr@napco.com.au.

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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).