Station Hand | Armidale, NSW | January 2026 start

We are seeking a motivated, experienced and well organised full time Station Hand to join our team at our Warrane property, 25kms north west of Armidale, NSW. Warrane runs up to 2,500 commercial Ultrablack and Angus breeders and 400 trade cattle over 20,000 acres.

This is a permanent, full time position and would suit someone wanting to settle down and grow their career. 

Palgrove is a leading Australian cattle business with over 50 years of history, renowned for its commitment to superior genetics, best-practice land management and an employer of choice, in the Australian beef industry. 

This role will be based at our Warrane property, 25kms north west of Armidale, NSW.

We require a full time motivated station / farm hand who is willing to turn their hand to a variety of livestock and farm work.

Your role will include:

1. All aspects of livestock management in a commercial operation including cattle handling and husbandry, branding and processing cattle

2. A commitment to safe work practices and animal welfare

3. Operating and maintaining farm vehicles and equipment

4. Rotational grazing and pasture management

5. General farm duties

We require an excellent team player with a can-do attitude who really loves working with cattle in a calm and confident manner. 

You need to be:

• Observant and able to complete tasks to a high standard with attention to detail

• A good communicator who can work in a team or on your own

• Organised and tidy

• Fit, healthy and willing to learn

• Licenced to drive a manual car and have your own transport

• An attractive remuneration package including a comfortable house and electricity will be provided.

• Palgrove has a structured internal and external learning and development program. We're committed to developing your skills and career with each employee required to undertake at least two development activities a year. These can include dog handling schools, grazing or farm management schools or other programs you are interested in. 

If you're excited about this job but unsure if you meet all the requirements, that's OK. We still want to hear from you!

At Palgrove, we pride ourselves on investing in the development of our people and the agricultural industry. We encourage you to apply and see where we can go together in cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Palgrove is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team drives creativity and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants. Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.