Bore Runner | Millungera Station | QLD

We're seeking a reliable, hands-on Boreman to keep stock water running across a large working cattle property.

Water is the lifeblood of the operation, so this is a key role for someone who takes pride in doing the job properly and isn't afraid of a long bore run.

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. 

• Servicing and repairing solar pumps, diesel/electric pumps, and generators

• Maintaining tanks, troughs, poly and steel pipelines, and float valves

• Locating and fixing leaks and washouts, keeping waters clean and stock-ready

• Monitoring water levels and reporting issues to management

• Basic fencing, station maintenance, and yard work as required (with the support of the stock camp)

• Keeping accurate records of bore checks and repairs

• Mechanical aptitude — comfortable pulling apart pumps and mills

• Experience with solar, diesel and submersible pumps (or keen to learn)

• Welding and fabrication skills an advantage

• Current manual driver's licence; 4WD experience essential

• Able to work autonomously in a remote setting and use your own initiative

• Reliable, safety-conscious, and physically fit

• Prior station/bore experience highly regarded

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

• Drivers Licence (Manual)

• Ability to operate a Skidder and drive bore drains/clean bore drains in order to maintain water flowing down bore drains

• Competitive wages based on experience

• Single quarters/cottage accommodation provided Airconditioning/Meals

• Work vehicle for work provided

• Genuine bush lifestyle on a well-run, family-owned operation

• Long-term position for the right person

• No pets please

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.