Rio Tinto are now hiring Station Hands for the 2026 Season!
Experience in the cattle and pastoral industry is highly regarded but not essential. Training will be provided for the right candidates.
Competitive rates in the Pilbara region
Early 2026 start for right candidate
Meals and Accommodation provided (on site living)
Join Rio Tinto’s iconic pastoral stations – Hamersley, Rocklea, and Juna Downs – covering approximately 770,000 hectares in the heart of Western Australia’s breathtaking Pilbara region. These stations are near Tom Price, Paraburdoo, and Newman, nestled around Karijini National Park and just a few hours from the coast at Karratha.
In this role, you’ll be hands-on with a variety of station activities.
You’ll take part in mustering and processing livestock using vehicles and motorbikes, while also carrying out regular inspections and maintenance of station infrastructure such as fencing, gates, and water troughs.
Additionally, you’ll operate and maintain machinery and equipment safely to support sustainable land management.
We welcome station hands and those keen to learn. To succeed, you’ll need:
A Safety-first mindset and a genuine willingness to learn
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Full current driver’s license
Able to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
Desirable (but not essential):
Skills in mustering and cattle handling
Experience with 4WDs, motorbikes, trucks, loaders, bobcat, graders and forklifts
Strong pipeline of upcoming / ongoing work
Very competitive rates
Private accommodation with ensuites
Click on the Apply Button to apply with your resume and at least 2 contactable references via the APPLY NOW button. We strongly urge you to include a cover letter too!
If you’re ready for an adventure and want to build skills in the pastoral industry, we’d love to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE :
We will only accept applications from applicants who have current working rights in Australia. We cannot assist with visa or sponsorship applications.
Dogs are not permitted
You must also have a valid Australian current driver's licence
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure, all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. They are one of the world's leading producers and exporters of iron ore and also have one of the largest Pastoral leases in the Pilbara.
Rio Tinto's iconic Pastoral Stations include Hamersley Station and Rocklea Station. Collectively, these stations stretch across approximately 770,000 hectares in the heart of Western Australia's breathtaking Pilbara Region.
These stations are in close proximity to Tom Price and Paraburdoo respectively, nestled either side of the beautiful Karijini National Park and 3 hour drive to the coast of Karratha. The breed of cattle is Droughtmaster.
