Looking for a new adventure in the Kimberley? Blina Station - located 150km east of Derby - is offering a fantastic opportunity with two roles available for the 2026 season: Boreman (Truck Driver) and Station Cook. These roles may suit a single applicant or a couple wanting to live and work on an iconic and well-run cattle station.
Excellent living and working conditions on a well-resourced property
Meals, utilities and Starlink internet provided
Ongoing bonuses
Comfortable single or couple accommodation
Blina Station runs approximately 20,000 Brahman cattle across 1,000,000 acres in the West Kimberley. The station lies between the Great Northern Highway and the Gibb River Road and is known for being well maintained, well managed and a great place to live and work.
BORE RUNNER: Full-time, early April start preferred, however immediate start available. This role is responsible for checking, maintaining and managing the station's extensive stock watering points and assisting with general station maintenance.
Duties include:
Checking, monitoring and maintaining bores, troughs, tanks and pipelines
Working with modern solar pumping systems and Farmbot remote monitoring
Reporting regularly to the Station Manager
Delivering supplement in bulk bags using a tray-back truck fitted with Hiab crane
Carting cattle inter-station only
Picking up parts/supplies from Derby and Broome as required
Assisting with plant, vehicle and station equipment maintenance
Supporting general station work where needed
STATION COOK: April-November, 2026 season. The Station Cook will prepare healthy, tasty meals for 10-15 people on working days and manage the homestead kitchen.
Duties include:
Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and smoko
Meal planning and kitchen organisation
Maintaining a clean, well-run, commercial-style kitchen
Liaising with staff regarding dietary needs and work schedules
The kitchen is fully equipped, comfortable to work in, and located centrally within the homestead complex.
BORE RUNNER:
HC truck licence (essential)
Mechanically minded or practical skillset highly regarded
Experience in farming, machinery, or remote work is an advantage
On-station training provided for water systems and equipment
COOK:
Loves cooking!
Clean and tidy kitchen habits
Experience cooking on a station preferred
Comfortable on-station accommodation (single or couple)
All meals and utilities
Starlink internet around the homestead
Vehicle and tools for Boreman role
Supportive management and a great station team
Competitive pay rates based on experience
End-of-season bonus eligibility
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't wait. If you're looking for a rewarding role—or you're a couple wanting to take on the exciting Kimberley region together—we'd love to hear from you.
We are Jumbuck – a large sheep and cattle producer, with properties across Australia.
We have a broad range of jobs for station workers, and a passion for supporting our staff to develop their careers within the pastoral industry.
Established in 1888, the MacLachlan family began the business by growing wool at Paratoo Station, near Yunta, South Australia.
We are a proud, family-run and wholly Australian-owned business, producing natural and sustainable livestock and wool to Australia and the world.
You can find us in South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia. It’s our love of the land, pride in our people and care for our livestock that defines us.
Our properties and staff are diverse and we hold a strong commitment to sound livestock and land care management.
Current employment opportunities vary, but a love of the Australian outback and its lifestyle, a sense of adventure, the reward that comes from overcoming a challenge and the ability to forge lifelong friendships are a must.
Our Stations
Jumbuck has 9 properties in South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales.
Our stations comprise of extensive pastoral operations, running sheep on large stations in the NSW and SA, and cattle in the West Kimberley of WA.
Our People Are Our Family
With up to 130 staff at peak times, we’re prepared to give people a go and offer the unique opportunity to live and work on the land, develop skills and advance careers.
We prefer to appoint managers and overseers from within – hence a secure, varied and rewarding career path for those who love station work, and seek long-term involvement in the pastoral industry.
