Station Hand | Croydon | QLD

Job Description

This position is for a Station Hand to assist the Overseer at one of our livestock properties, in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland. This role will initially be for a fixed term starting in March 2026 until the end of October 2026, pending the wet seasons.

Property Type

Cattle Station

Property Description

You will be based on one of our station's, a breeding enterprise near Croydon, Queensland.

Start Date

March 2026

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Cattle management, including mustering and animal husbandry tasks, ensuring all work is precise and safe

  • General farm duties including feeding, checking water, fencing, machinery operation, and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment

  • Assist management to achieve production objectives

  • Demonstrate commitment to Safety, Environmental, and Equal Opportunity objectives, ensuring a safe and respectful workplace

  • Contribute to a positive and productive working environment by being respectful, precise, diligent, honest, and ethical

  • Comply with company policies and relevant legislation to minimise safety incidents and environmental harm

Job Requirements

  • Current manual driver’s licence (truck licence desirable but not essential)

  • Proficient riding skills on a 2-wheeled motorbike for mustering (essential)

  • Physically fit and resilient to handle station life

  • Keen to learn livestock handling or experienced working with livestock

  • Basic mechanical skills for vehicle or equipment repairs

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Flexible, reliable, and available for variable hours including potential weekend work

  • Q Fever vaccination required

Job Benefits

  • Award-based hourly rate dependent on skills and experience

  • Accommodation and food provided

Application Details

To apply, please submit a resume and covering letter via the APPLY NOW button addressing the selection criteria by 27 February 2026. Please note that candidates may be assessed prior to the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.

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