We’re on the lookout for a Head Stockman to join the team at Fort Constantine Station! Starting early 2027 for the season ahead.
Fort Constantine Station is a historic cattle property located approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Cloncurry in north-west Queensland.
Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span across Northern Queensland, with the extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art cattle feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility and global marketing capabilities. We offer a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries globally.
As Head Stockman, you’ll lead the livestock work on Fort Constantine and work closely with the Station Manager to get the year’s plan done. You’ll set the pace in the yards and in the paddock. Your mission is to:
Lead mustering, drafting and cattle handling across the stud and backgrounding herds
Look after herd health, welfare and performance
Train and mentor station staff, and build a team that works well together
Keep fences, waters and infrastructure in good working order
Run and maintain station vehicles, machinery and equipment
Make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day
Solid station and livestock experience, ideally with some time as a leading hand or supervisor
Stud or backgrounding experience, which will help you hit the ground running
Confidence around horses
A calm, steady leadership style that gets the best out of people
Good communication and organisational skills
Practical, mechanical know-how. You’re happy to fix things when they break
A genuine commitment to Workplace Health & Safety and to a good camp culture
On-site accommodation and all meals provided (please note the accommodation isn’t suited to large families)
Potential work available for your partner
A tight-knit, supportive team that feels like family
A real career pathway with a stable, well-established company
Ready to take the reins? Apply now and be part of the Stanbroke family.
Be part of the Stanbroke family and contribute to our legacy of excellence in the beef industry.
PLEASE NOTE :
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
A family-owned Australian beef company, Stanbroke is a vertically integrated producer dedicated to delivering the finest quality beef to customers across Australia and more than 40 countries worldwide.
From our seven cattle stations across northern Queensland to two major feedlot operations — Bottle Tree (Chinchilla, QLD) and Rangers (Glen Innes, NSW) — and our state-of-the-art processing facility in the Lockyer Valley, we manage every step of the beef supply chain. This end-to-end control means we can ensure consistent quality, welfare standards, and traceability at every stage of the supply chain.
Stanbroke is always seeking motivated, enthusiastic people who have a great work ethic and embrace teamwork. We value honesty, responsibility, and respect throughout the workplace, and look for people who are prepared to challenge themselves to make a difference. Stanbroke has a range of job opportunities across all areas of our business — from station and feedlot operations to processing, food solutions, and head office roles.
Augustus Station
Bloodwood Station
Donors Hill Station
Fort Constantine Station
Glenore Station
Kamilaroi Station
McAllister Outstation
Wandoan Backgrounding
Dalby Backgrounding
Bottle Tree Feedlot
Rangers Valley Feedlot
Gulf Maintenance is Stanbroke's dedicated mechanical and infrastructure team based in northern Queensland, responsible for keeping our remote station fleet and equipment operational. Roles include truck drivers and plant operators.
Gulf Air is Stanbroke's aviation team, providing essential aerial support across our operations. The team includes helicopter pilots who muster cattle across our northern cattle stations, as well as fixed-wing pilots covering a wide range of flying across the business.
