Crew Wanted | Contract Mustering & Fencing | NT

Job Description

  • Mainoru station is seeking to fill positions available in the stockcamp & contract mustering/fencing camp for the 2026 season.

  • Experience with horses is essential.

  • You will be camping out in swags when mustering

Property Type

Cattle Station

Property Description

Mainoru Station is family owned and located about 250km north east of Katherine on the border of Arnhem Land, NT.

Start Date

March 2026

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work on the station includes buffalo catching, running yards, coacher mustering, fencing, running lick, ect.

  • Contracting involves mustering and fencing on various stations across the territory and camping in swags.

Job Requirements

  • Experience with horses and cattle is highly recommended, skills such as basic mechanics and welding will be advantageous.

  • Experience riding and training horses will be favourable as most mustering is done with the use of horses.

  • Cattle won’t be easy to handle with plenty of cleanskins and would recommend having experience in the industry (especially mustering and handling cattle).

  • At all times maintain the highest levels of animal welfare.

  • Be respectful towards equipment and your colleagues.

  • Australian issues drivers licence

Job Benefits

  • All meals and accommodation supplied. 

  • The season typically goes from March until early/mid November.

  • The station also competes in rodeos and campdrafts throughout the year.

  • Be part of a close knit, supportive team, 

Application Details

Only applications via email with a clear concise resume and 2 current references names and contact numbers will be considered - references will be checked. If these are not supplied your application will not be considered.
 
Apply now below or all enquiries contact Will Hayes at 0439 211 673 or the station phone 08 897 54702.
 

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • This position is not open to WHVs or overseas applicants as it is a full time role, sponsorship is also not available for this role.

  • Applications without required skills will not be considered. 

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