Contract Mustering Staff | Kimberley & Pilbara | 2026

Job Description

  • We are currently seeking mustering staff experienced in mustering on horseback (and able to shoe their horse confidently) and two wheel motorbikes, as well as relevant skills required for fencing and yard, tank and trough building works.

  • You will be working long days in remote areas, living in our mobile camp, prior to mustering season which typically starts in April, we may need skilled staff for yard building and fencing works.

  • Applicants with welding, fencing or yard building skills/ experience in addition to mustering experience on horse/ motorbike will be favourably considered

Property Type

Contractor

Property Description

J&M Cattle Contracting is based around Fitzroy Crossing/ Halls Creek, WA. We do yard building, fencing, tanks, troughs and contract mustering work throughout the Kimberley & WA.

Start Date

Hiring Now for early 2026

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Mustering on horseback and 2 wheel motorbikes with the help of helicopters

  • Fencing 

  • Yard building, building tanks and troughs

  • Other duties as required

Job Requirements

  • MUST be able to ride and shoe a horse and/ or ride a two wheel motorbike - EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL (your application will not be considered if you do not)

  • Experience in fencing 

  • Experience/ skills required for yard building, tanks and troughs - i.e. welding, concreting

  • Be prepared to camp out

  • Be prepared to join a hard working team, doing long days mustering

  • Drivers licence preferred/ own horse float/ own bike if you like.

  • Bring your swag!

Job Benefits

  • All meals and accommodation included

  • Join a good team and culture

  • See some stunning parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara, WA

Application Details

Applicants please present your resume and a cover letter with 2 or more references/referee via APPLY NOW button below. 
 
We cannot stress enough how important it is to spend some time on putting a cover letter together explaining your suitability to the role - in addition to your resume!

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • These are permanent positions and NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.

  • Applicants without the required skills and experience listed in the ad may not be considered.