Winnathoola Wagyu is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Station Hands to join the team at its Wallumbilla properties in Queensland in 2027.
We’re also looking for three to four experienced Station Hands or an experienced contracting crew to help with calf branding at our Augathella and Wallumbilla properties during December 2026. Applicants can apply for either opportunity or both.
Station Hands: Commencing in 2027 at Wallumbilla. Exact start dates to be confirmed.
December Branding: During December 2026 at Augathella and Wallumbilla. Please include your available dates when applying.
Winnathoola Wagyu has cattle properties at Wallumbilla and Augathella, Queensland. The 2027 Station Hand roles are based at Wallumbilla, while the December branding work will take place across both locations.
2027 Station Hands
Assist with cattle handling, yard work and general station duties as required.
Work safely, follow directions and contribute to the station team.
December Branding
Assist with calf branding and associated cattle handling and yard work at Augathella and Wallumbilla.
Work safely and calmly around cattle as part of a team.
A good work ethic, reliability and a practical approach to working outdoors.
Ability to work well in a team and follow safe work practices.
For the December branding work, calf branding experience is required. Contracting crews should include their crew size, relevant experience and availability.
For the December branding work, calf branding experience is required.
Opportunity to build practical cattle station experience with Winnathoola Wagyu at Wallumbilla in 2027.
Short-term December work for experienced Station Hands or a branding crew.
Pay, accommodation and meals to be confirmed.
Individual applicants, please submit your résumé via the APPLY NOW button with two or more contactable work references. Let us know whether you’re applying for the 2027 Station Hand roles, the December branding work or both, and include your availability.
Contracting crews, please submit a brief summary of your calf branding experience, crew size, contact details and available dates in December via APPLY NOW.
Calf branding experience is required for the December work.
Due to the number of applications, Winnathoola Wagyu may be unable to respond to all applicants.
Winnathoola Wagyu is a family-owned cattle business based at Wallumbilla, between Roma and Miles in Queensland. Founded in 2025 by Scott and Bree Bates, the business draws on six generations of experience on the land. Its properties combine productive cropping country with open grazing paddocks, supporting a dedicated approach to raising quality Wagyu cattle.
With a focus on careful breeding, consistent quality and responsible land management, Winnathoola Wagyu takes a long-term approach to its cattle and country. The family combines knowledge of its genetics, land and livestock with a commitment to producing premium Wagyu for a global market, building a business for generations to come.
