Are you ready to start your northern cattle career with a respected operation in one of Australia’s most iconic regions?
We have Station Hand vacancies available in the stock camp for the 2027 season at Meda Station.
The season will run from April to November in 2027.
Opportunities in the Meda stock camp are rare, so this is a great chance join the team where you will learn considerably through the season. This role is best suited to those wanting a career in the cattle industry
Horse riding experience is critical. Cattle experience is preferred, but we will still consider those who have other skills or experiences that are transferrable to a large cattle station.
Meda Station, at 505,857 ha with 25,000 head of Brahman cattle, is located in a beautiful part of the Kimberly region – 40km east of Derby, WA.
Meda Station is a well maintained and developed station with an experienced and respected management team.
You’ll join the stock camp and get involved across the station, including:
Mustering cattle on horseback with helicopter support.
Working cattle in the yards.
Checking waters and helping with fencing.
General station maintenance and upkeep.
You’ll build practical skills throughout the season and learn how the different parts of a cattle station work together.
Competent horse riders who are confident handling a mixture of stock horses.
A willingness to listen, ask questions and learn.
Reliability, a strong work ethic, respect for others and a focus on safety.
Readiness for physically demanding outdoor work.
Commitment to the April–November season and an interest in continuing in the industry.
At Jumbuck, we value people who take pride in their work, look after their teammates and treat livestock with care.
Day rate based on your experience.
Generous End-of-season completion bonus.
Meals and single-person, air-conditioned accommodation.
Wi-Fi (Starlink).
Seven weeks’ annual leave, pro rata for the season.
Practical learning with an experienced station management team.
Applications are now open via the APPLY NOW button, come and experience outback station life with us.
We strongly suggest including a cover letter detailing your suitability to this role along with your resume including contactable references as these will be checked.
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas candidates.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
We are Jumbuck – a large sheep and cattle producer, with properties across Australia.
We have a broad range of jobs for station workers, and a passion for supporting our staff to develop their careers within the pastoral industry.
Established in 1888, the MacLachlan family began the business by growing wool at Paratoo Station, near Yunta, South Australia.
We are a proud, family-run and wholly Australian-owned business, producing natural and sustainable livestock and wool to Australia and the world.
You can find us in South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia. It’s our love of the land, pride in our people and care for our livestock that defines us.
Our properties and staff are diverse and we hold a strong commitment to sound livestock and land care management.
Current employment opportunities vary, but a love of the Australian outback and its lifestyle, a sense of adventure, the reward that comes from overcoming a challenge and the ability to forge lifelong friendships are a must.
Our Stations
Jumbuck has properties in South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales.
Our stations comprise of extensive pastoral operations, running sheep on large stations in the NSW and SA, and cattle in the West Kimberley of WA.
Western Australia
Meda Station - West Kimberley
Blina Station - West Kimberley
South Australia
Mount Victor Station - Northeast Pastoral region
McCoys Well Station - Northeast Pastoral region
Mulgathing Station - Northwest Pastoral region
Commonwealth Hill Station - Northwest Pastoral region (for sale)
Bulgunnia Station - Northwest Pastoral region (for sale)
Mobella Station - Northwest Pastoral region (for sale)
New South Wales
Gunbar Station – Riverina region
Our People Are Our Family
With up to 130 staff at peak times, we’re prepared to give people a go and offer the unique opportunity to live and work on the land, develop skills and advance careers.
We prefer to appoint managers and overseers from within – hence a secure, varied and rewarding career path for those who love station work, and seek long-term involvement in the pastoral industry.
