Hughes Pastoral | Now Hiring | Season 2026

We are currently hiring for 2026.

Stations include:

NT – Inverway/Riveren & Lake Nash Stations

Qld – Tierawoomba, Tumbar, Keeroongooloo, Caldervale, Miranda Downs, Millungera and Taylors Plains.

Positions with us include the following:

• Governess

• Gardener

• Cook  (Station and Camp)

• Grader Driver/Machinery Operator

• Mechanic

• Station Hand Roles - Filling fast!

• Head Stockperson (min 2 years experience)

• Manager/ Assistant Manager

• Bore Runner/Bore Mechanic

• Homestead Maintenance

• Pilot (Rotary only, no fixed wing)

Please note:

• These are permanent positions and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders and overseas jobseekers.

The Hughes Pastoral Group, of Hughes Pastoral and Georgina Pastoral, runs over 180,000 head of Wagyu as well as Organic Angus infused cattle on their properties covering over 3 million hectares in QLD & NT. Family owned-with you, we work together. A safe and supportive work environment is our key focus, as our people are our greatest asset. Thrive together.

• Governess - Home Tutoring/ supervising children/ some cleaning/ cooking other duties as required

• Gardener - Mowing/ watering/ moving sprinklers/ pruning/ raking/ general garden/ station grounds upkeep

• Cook - cooking nutritious meals for up to 15 on a station/ grocery ordering/ keeping kitchen clean & tidy

• Grader Driver/Machinery Operator - fire breaks/ dam building/ maintenance of roads etc

• Mechanic - servicing/ repairs on trucks and other station vehicles

• Station Hand: Mustering on horseback/ bikes/ fencing/ yard work, other station duties

• Governess - experience essential/ police check

• Gardener - Experience preferred but not essential

• Cook - a passion for cooking is essential, being 'kitchen proud' and organised.

• Grader Driver/Machinery Operator - Experience operating Grader/ Dozer? Loader is essential

• Mechanic - Diesel Mechanic certification/ experience essential

• Station Hand - Experience mustering on horseback/ bikes preferred - prepared to work as a team!

• Drivers licence is essential for all positions

Depending on your role, on top of renumeration, most will include:

• Inclusive of accommodation and all meals

• Remuneration will depend on position and experience

• Access to 4G Telstra reception and Wi-Fi, depending on the station.

• Accommodation is available for families/ couples, with work also potentially available for partner dependent on skill set.

• Training and licencing opportunities available.

It is the Hughes family philosophy that the land should be left in a better condition for future generations.

To discuss current job opportunities across our properties, please email a cover letter and resumé with at least 3 current references via the APPLY NOW button below

Please note:

• PLEASE DETAIL IN YOUR EMAIL THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR - APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• These are permanent positions and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders and overseas jobseekers.

• Station Managers will contact you if they would like to discuss and potentially offer you a position. Any queries will be answered if or when this happens.