Station Cook | Wave Hill | NT

Job Description

We seek an experienced cook to join the team ASAP on a full-time, seasonal basis who will be responsible for breakfast, lunch, dinner and smokos for a crew of up to 30 people. 
  • Competitive pay based on experience.

  • Comfortable accommodation with aircon and meals

  • Starlink wifi coverage at the homestead

  • Well suited to self-starter with experience in a busy kitchen environment

Property Type

Cattle Station

Property Description

Wave Hill Station is located 450km South-West of Katherine in the beautiful and iconic Victoria River District of the Northern Territory.
 
The property currently runs around 45,000 head of Brahman cattle across 2.9million acres of well developed, mixed country. The nearby township of Kalkarindji lies just 30 minutes from the station homestead.

Start Date

Early 2026

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Based at the main homestead complex, you will work in an outfitted commercial kitchen and be required to maintain cleanliness and hygiene to the highest standard while working with management on the meal planning and forward ordering.

  • As a cattle station, protein will be primarily beef and we are looking for healthy, nutritious homestyle meals to be provided. 

Job Requirements

  • The successful person will have a passion for cooking, have experience working in a busy environment, be meticulous and resourceful with a positive outlook.

  • If you are keen to take your cooking and kitchen experience to a new environment and are keen to experience the rugged beauty that is the Northern Territory and love being out bush, we are keen to hear from you!

Job Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience.

  • Comfortable accommodation with aircon and meals

  • Starlink wifi coverage at the homestead

  • Well suited to self-starter with experience in a busy kitchen environment

  • 7 weeks annual leave

  • End of season bonus

Application Details

If you are keen to take your cooking and kitchen experience to a new environment and are keen to experience the rugged beauty that is the Northern Territory and love being out bush, we are keen to hear from you!
 
Please forward your cover letter and resume via the apply now button below...
 
PLEASE NOTE :
  • This is a permanent position and not available to 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.

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