Station Hand/ Couple | Goodwood Pastoral | QLD

Goodwood Pastoral Company is seeking a practical and dependable Station Hand or couple to join our small team on our family-run cattle property near Boulia, Queensland.

This is a hands-on position offering plenty of variety, from cattle work, mustering and property maintenance to helping care for the garden, lawns and pool around the homestead.

A comfortable house suitable for a small family is provided, complete with Wi-Fi. Horses and up to two well-behaved dogs are also welcome.

Goodwood Pastoral Company Pty Ltd is a family-owned cattle operation in Outback Queensland.

Our main homestead is approximately 10 kilometres from Boulia and 300 kilometres south of Mount Isa. Boulia has essential services, including a state school, although applicants should be comfortable living somewhere where the nearest town does not have a Maccas!

You will work alongside our small team and lend a hand wherever required across the property.

The position may suit an individual, couple or small family looking to experience station life while contributing to the day-to-day running of a family cattle operation.

The role is available for an immediate start through to the end of 2026. There may be an opportunity to continue into 2027 if the arrangement suits everyone.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting with cattle mustering on two-wheeled motorbikes

• General cattle and yard work

• Fencing repairs and maintenance

• Completing water runs

• Monitoring and maintaining solar bores

• General property and station maintenance

• Caring for lawns, gardens and the swimming pool

• Assisting the team with other day-to-day jobs as required

• Following safe work practices and property biosecurity procedures

Previous station experience would be highly regarded, particularly experience with mustering, fencing, water runs and property maintenance.

However, applicants who are practical, hardworking and genuinely keen to learn are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants will need:

• A strong work ethic and reliable approach

• A positive and practical attitude

• The ability to work independently and within a small team

• Good communication skills

• The ability to live and work in a rural and relatively isolated environment

• A current manual driver’s licence

• The ability to confidently ride a two-wheeled motorbike for mustering

The following would be beneficial but are not essential:

• Truck licence

• First Aid certificate

• ChemCert accreditation

• Quad bike training or competency

• Previous cattle station experience

• Full-time work through to the end of 2026

• Potential to continue into 2027

• Comfortable on-property house suitable for a small family

• Wi-Fi provided

• State school available in Boulia

• Varied work across a family-run cattle property

• Opportunity to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility

• Horses are welcome

• Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome, provided they are friendly around adults, children, poultry and other dogs

• Friendly, supportive and down-to-earth team environment

• Immediate start available

If you feel you fit this job/s description, please send through your resume with references via the APPLY NOW button.

PLEASE NOTE :

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