Corfield Downs Pastoral is seeking an experienced Leading Stockman to work directly alongside the Manager across livestock operations and property maintenance.
This hands-on role suits someone ready to take responsibility, lead by example and mentor a team of two to four young ringers.
Corfield Downs is a progressive 60,000-hectare pastoral and broadacre farming enterprise, located approximately 100km north of Winton.
The property operates a large-scale cattle backgrounding and trading business on native Mitchell and Flinders grass country, integrated with approximately 4,000 hectares of forage sorghum cropping, silage production and grain development.
The team values modern agricultural technology, low-stress cattle handling, sound land stewardship and a safe, positive station culture.
Guide and mentor the station team in safe, efficient work practices.
Muster cattle on two-wheel motorbikes, working alongside aerial support.
Undertake yard drafting, branding and cattle processing using low-stress handling techniques.
Manage water runs, infrastructure checks, trough maintenance and fencing.
Assist with broadacre cropping, forage production and supplementary feeding.
Operate machinery and undertake basic repairs and general station maintenance.
Maintain strong workplace health and safety standards.
At least three years of cattle station or agricultural experience, with proven practical skills.
Confidence riding two-wheel motorbikes.
Current manual driver’s licence.
Good communication skills and the ability to coach younger team members.
A positive team attitude and willingness to take responsibility.
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in Central Western Queensland.
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.
Unrestricted Australian working rights:
Working Holiday Visa applicants are not eligible. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Attractive daily rate tailored to experience.
Comfortable, air-conditioned on-property housing with Wi-Fi.
Quality beef supplied and standard station amenities.
Personal horses welcome for weaner tailing and recreational riding.
Exposure to modern agricultural technology, silage production and integrated broadacre farming.
Supportive, practical and fair management.
Employment opportunities are available for a partner, depending on their skills and experience, across:
Livestock and station work: Cattle handling, water runs and yard operations.
Farming and machinery: Tractor operation, machinery work and crop maintenance.
Station support: Domestic duties, station cooking or administration.
PLEASE NOTE :
Corfield Downs Pastoral is a 60,000 ha beef cattle property located in Central Western QLD 100km north of Winton.
Cattle are grazed on native pastures with Mitchel grass and Flinders grass being the more prominent species. In conjunction with the native pastures we currently farm 2,800ha of forage sorghum for grazing and have plans to expand this to 4,000ha over the next 12 months.
We are also considering options of legumes such as lab lab and other cash crops in the likes of grain sorghum and chickpeas.
Corfield Downs Pastoral is an industry leading agribusiness where modern technologies and management practices are adopted.
