We are seeking experienced and reliable staff for the 2026 season to assist with safe cattle handling and day-to-day depot operations, including:
Head Stockperson
Multiple Stockpersons
Feeder/Operator
Cook
Operations Administrator
Roebuck Export Depot is located on rich marine floodplain 30 kilometres east of Broome. With Broome on your doorstep - beautiful beaches, restaurants, and a laid-back community vibe. Broome is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors and a strong sense of local culture. Whether you're into fishing, exploring the Kimberley’s, or simply soaking up the relaxed pace of life, Broome offers a lifestyle that's hard to match.
Roebuck Export Depot plays an important role in the Northern WA pastoral industry. The depot can hold over 17,000 head of cattle at one time and is used by exporters and livestock agents to prepare cattle for live export, as well as to handle cattle moving to domestic markets.
We operate under strict safety, environmental and biosecurity standards, and animal welfare is a top priority in everything we do.
Head Stockperson
The Head Stockperson will oversee daily cattle operations, ensure high standards of animal welfare, and actively promote safe work practices while leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
Stockpersons
Day-to-day handling and care of cattle in a busy environment, work as apart of a skilled team, you will be responsible for safely moving cattle through yards, monitoring their health and maintaining high animal welfare and safety standards.
Feeder/Operator
Responsible for delivering feed to cattle accurately and on time, maintaining feed quality, safely operating tractors, feed wagons and other equipment, keeping basic feed records, and reporting any animal welfare concerns.
Cook
Responsible for overseeing the kitchen, planning and preparing nutritious meals for staff and visitors (approximately 10–20 people) and managing food stock. The role requires flexibility with working hours and may include some light domestic work.
Operations Administrator
The Operations Administrator plays a critical role in supporting the Admin Manager with the day-to-day operations of the office, as well as supporting the Depot Manager and other staff in relevant operational tasks.
At least 1 year experience working with northern cattle in a yard or feedlot environment
Good stock handling skills and calm stock sense
Physically fit with a strong work ethic
Feeder applicants to hold relevant, current tractor and loader licences.
Ability to follow instructions and work unsupervised when required
Accommodation and meals provided
Access to Wifi
Competitive salary based on experience and skills
Close to Broome township and access to the Kimberley’s
Applications should be sent electronically to Kellie McNamara, HR & WHS Officer via the APPLY NOW button - including a cover letter and your CV.
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
The Yawuru people are the traditional owners of the lands and waters in and around Rubibi (the town of Broome) from Bangarangara to the yalimban (south) to Wirrjinmirr (Willie Creek) to the guniyan (north), and banu (east) covering Roebuck Plains and Thangoo pastoral leases, in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia.
Yawuru is committed to a vision of an inclusive and sustainable economy and enabling Yawuru and other Aboriginal people to become active and prosperous participants in the region. The NBY vision incorporates commercial success with the renaissance of Yawuru cultural values and practices, embodied in the philosophy of ‘mabu liyan’ (good spirit) which is a holistic understanding of positive wellbeing that incorporates personal, social and environmental aspects that contribute to a good life.
