The Farm and Station Hand is an experienced and skilled operator who carries out a broad range of farm tasks across livestock, infrastructure, machinery, and land management. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and applies well-developed practical skills to contribute effectively to the day-to-day running of the station.
The Farm and Station Hand is required to work with a high degree of autonomy across a range of skilled farming tasks, applying sound practical judgement without requiring close supervision.
Please note: No backpackers, overseas applications or sponsorship.
What we’re looking for:
Experience in fencing, welding and general farm maintenance
Practical, hands-on and willing to learn
Basic machinery and tool operation skills
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
Driver’s licence essential
Livestock experience is helpful but not essential.
Hours of Work: 38 hours per week.
Ordinary hours of 38 per week may be worked in a condensed arrangement at the employee's election, provided the employee gives the employer no less than one week's written notice of the proposed arrangement prior to its commencement.
Margan Pastoral operates across three properties — Hanaminno, Little Plains, and Bonnie Doone — in the Boorowa region of NSW, spanning approximately 5,000 hectares of productive pastoral country.
Across the entire operation we run beef cattle, sheep, and pigs, all pasture raised using regenerative and holistic grazing principles. Our focus is on working with the landscape rather than against it — building soil health, improving pasture diversity, and increasing the biological resilience of the land over the long term.
This is farming with purpose and a long-term view, and the people who thrive here share that same connection to country and commitment to doing things right.
Fencing construction, repairs and maintenance
General farm infrastructure upkeep (yards, water systems, sheds)
Maintenance of troughs, pipes and basic water systems
Operating and maintaining tools, vehicles and small machinery
General labouring and station support tasks
Assisting with livestock handling when required
Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team, and to share knowledge with less experienced workers when required.
Good practical problem-solving skills and initiative, with the ability to apply sound judgement in day-to-day farm situations.
Practical knowledge of farm machinery, fencing, water systems, and general farm infrastructure maintenance.
Aptitude with stick and MIG welding.
Experience in low stress stock handling.
Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy, including on farm apps, emailing, experience with record-keeping and reporting software.
Current Driver’s Licence and MR or HR truck licence and ability to operate station vehicles and machinery.
Working dogs experience.
Accommodation provided
Meat rations (when available)
Education, training, and associated expenses (as needed)
Please send your CV and a cover letter to us at marganpc@bdynamic.org if you are interested in this position.
At the moment we are looking to offer this position as a 3-month contract with a view to extending.
A probation period will apply for the first 2 (two) weeks of your employment. During this time, we will assess your progress and performance in the position.
Please Note:
Margan Pastoral is a values-driven agricultural business based near Boorowa, NSW. Across our properties — Hanaminno, Little Plains, and Bonnie Doone — we produce clean, nutritious food in harmony with the land, guided by generative management principles and a deep respect for country, animals, and community.
We're a small, passionate team that takes pride in what we do. We believe in ownership, accountability, and showing up fully — and we back our people with clear communication, genuine support, and a culture built on integrity and continuous improvement.
If you care about the land, take pride in your work, and want to be part of something purposeful, we'd love to hear from you.
