Finding someone who can do the job is one thing. Finding someone who suits your property, your team and the realities of rural life is another. Whether you need a Station Hand, Machinery Operator, Cook or Farm Manager, choosing how to recruit comes down to a practical question: do you need help getting your vacancy in front of people, or help finding and assessing those people too? A job board helps you advertise and receive...

A Geography degree, three hours of horse riding lessons and a willingness to give things a go. That was part of the luggage Cosmo Waddell brought from England to a cattle station in Western Australia. For the 24-year-old from Northumberland, a season at Yalleen Station meant learning to handle cattle, weld, fit tyres and ride a horse with a few ideas of his own. There were rodeos, campdrafts, frogs in the bathroom and landscapes unlike...

Heading to a cattle station for the first time? Here’s what to pack, from work clothes and boots to bedding, tools and the gear you’ll want for long days away from the homestead. This guide draws on advice from RFTTE members, station workers and pastoral employers. Every property and role is different, so check what the station supplies before you start buying gear. Quick answer. Pack a wide-brim hat, sturdy work boots, long-sleeve...