We are seeking a Head Stockperson for Maryfield Station, NT for the 2026 season.
The Head Stockperson is responsible for supporting the Business Manager with the daily operations on Maryfield Station. This is a hands-on Leadership role overseeing all livestock movements, husbandry, welfare and leadership over Station stock staff.
Maryfield Station encompasses a diverse range of agricultural practices including the grazing of large-scale cattle herd, cropping, spelling and feedyard operation. Maryfield Station is just off the Stuart Highway with all-weather, year-round access, only a short drive from Daly Waters and with Katherine a few hours away to the north. Maryfield Station is located on 147,300 hectares and has 15,000AE cattle.
AAM is proud of our Stock Horse program and allows staff to ride quality horses and compete at local and interstate events. AAM Investment Group is an Australian owned and operated business and manages a range of agricultural assets across Australia. Assets include livestock exchange facilities, beef pastoral operations, mixed livestock and cropping operations, poultry farm operations and timber production facilities.
Leading, training and developing a team of station hands.
Identifying hazards, assessment and managing risk, ensuring safe and effective daily operations and low stress handling of livestock.
Management of quality station horse plant, thorough knowledge of all aspects of equine- horse health and ability to mentor and train junior staff in all aspects of horsemanship.
Sound experience in leadership of Livestock handling and husbandry.
Providing and maintaining accurate livestock records and reports.
Provide leadership and mentor to the effective use of Station plant and equipment.
Tertiary qualification in Agriculture related field or relevant on the ground experience.
Experience leading and managing a team.
Low stress livestock handling and commitment to animal welfare.
Must have excellent horsemanship skills and experience in training and mentoring staff.
Experience with computer systems and recording livestock data.
First aid certificate, firearm licence, HR licence, welding/steel fabrication experience highly regarded.
Competitive Compensation Package, excellent accommodation, facilities, meals & Wi-Fi provided.
This role will be considered as part of our middle management team.
Generous paid parental leave, employee referral and employee wellbeing programs.
Opportunities to attend & compete at Campdrafts riding AAM quality horses locally and interstate.
Career development with access to mentorship from industry leaders.
If this sounds like the job for you, APPLY NOW!
For confidential enquiries contact P&C Team on: 0456 805 857
Applicants must hold current rights to work in Australia.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications that do not meet the criteria listed above will not be considered.
You must also have the right to live and work in Australia. We do not accept overseas candidates.
AAM is a large-scale, wholly Australian-owned operator and provider of strategic investment, asset management and operational management services to Australia’s agricultural industry.
At the heart of the AAM business is a steadfast belief in the strength and long-term performance of Australian agriculture, and a commitment to promoting change-making investments in the industry.
This vision is supported by AAM’s foundational philosophies of diversification across supply chains and geographical production areas, and active management, with a focus on developing operational efficiencies, sustainability and potential for capital growth. This is further strengthened by adoption of an ‘owner-operator’ model.
