Station Manager | Christmas Creek Station | Fitzroy Crossing WA

Manchee Agriculture is seeking an experienced and highly capable Cattle Station Manager to lead operations at Christmas Creek Station in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

This is a genuine hands-on management role for someone who lives and breathes cattle, people, land stewardship and practical leadership. We are looking for a person who shares our values and seeks to be a part of a progressive family business.

As Station Manager you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable operation of Christmas Creek Station.

Importantly, this is a hands-on manager’s role for an innovative and talented cattleperson who leads by example and loves working alongside a small team.

We are looking for someone who:

• has extensive northern pastoral experience

• understands cattle breeding and herd performance

• can develop and manage water infrastructure projects

• embraces innovation and practical problem solving

• is commercially minded but operationally strong

• can build and lead a positive station culture

• values people and relationships

• is resilient, grounded and authentic

• genuinely aligns with our values and leadership style

This is a long-term career opportunity within a progressive family business where you have the opportunity to help shape a growing northern cattle enterprise.

Christmas Creek Station is located in the Kimberley region 70 kilometres east of Fitzroy Crossing and at the foot of the Poole Range, Christmas Creek spans 165,000 hectares. Currently, the herd comprises 7,500 head of Brahman cattle and 40% of the property is watered. We are now in the process of a significant water point expansion program which is set to continue with 30 additional water points over the next five years. 

As Station Manager you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable operation of Christmas Creek Station, including:

• Livestock production and herd development

• Water infrastructure expansion

• Solar-powered station systems

• Land stewardship and pasture management

• Machinery repairs and maintenance

• Operational planning and logistics

• Staff leadership and culture

• Budgeting and operational performance

We are looking for someone who:

• has extensive northern pastoral experience

• understands cattle breeding and herd performance

• can develop and manage water infrastructure projects

• embraces innovation and practical problem solving

• is commercially minded but operationally strong

• can build and lead a positive station culture

• values people and relationships

• is resilient, grounded and authentic

• genuinely aligns with our values and leadership style

• A competitive salary package aligned with experience is offered along with comfortable station accommodation, vehicle and operational benefits.

• A great primary school and a new, well-equipped medical centre with a full-time nurse clinician and visiting doctor is located less than a kilometre from the homestead. 

To apply or confidentially enquiry, please contact Jocellin Jansson on 0419 628 454.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a permanent position and not available to overseas applicants or Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.

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