Grader Operator | Millungera Station | QLD

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Grader Operator to join our team at Millungera Station.

Millungera Station, 1.5hrs from Julia Creek and 3hrs from Cloncurry, is a massive, historic 342,000-hectare beef cattle property in northwest Queensland, Australia, known for its large herd (around 50,000) and significant water resources from the Flinders and Saxby Rivers.

After operating for over 160 years, it was recently sold by the Acton family in late 2025 to the Hughes family (Georgina Pastoral Co), marking a significant corporate-scale land transaction in Australia's beef industry. 

• Safely operating grader and/or loader to maintain station roads, airstrips, fence lines and fire breaks; and undertake other earthworks

• Conduct general property observations while operating machinery.

• Maintain the grader, including its air conditioning, in a safe, serviceable and roadworthy condition.

• Carry out servicing in a timely manner

• Previous Grader (and ideally Loader) experience is essential

• In this position you will be required to work alone

• You must be reliable, honest and self motivated. As well as neat and tidy, organised and punctual.

• Drivers Licence

• We offer a competitive salary

• Comfortable on-site accommodation is provided, air conditioned, meals provided

• A friendly and welcoming station crew.

• Monday to Friday work with weekend work required if needed.

• It is the Hughes family philosophy that the land should be left in a better condition for future generations.

To apply please email a cover letter and resumé with at least 3 current references via the APPLY NOW button below or call Amanda at 07 4746 8615 for more details

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia (not open to WHVs or overseas applicants as it is a full time role), sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Applications without required skills will not be considered.