2027 - Governess Positions - Mantuan Downs, QLD

Napco; Springsure; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Single air-conditioned accommodation

Travel reimbursement

Transfer opportunities between station

Social/station events

Job summary

NapCo seeks a Governess for Castlevale Outstation on Mantuan Downs Station, QLD, to support two children in distance education. You will plan and deliver curriculum, participate in on-air education activities, and maintain progress records within a structured home-learning environment.

Initial start in January 2027 aligns with the school year. Candidates should have patience, confidentiality, and ability to work unsupervised in a remote station setting with accompanying meals and accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's education - varying primary school ages.
• Experience delivering in a school on-air educational format through Mount Isa school or similar depending on the station location.
• Relevant qualifications, working with / supervising children.
• High level of patience and empathy.
• Attention to detail, good observational skills and strong communication/reporting skills.
• Autonomy (work unsupervised) with strong time & routine management skills.
• Strong work ethic and high work attendance record.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• The Governess will be required throughout the entire school period.
• Current Working With Children's Check (QLD Blue Card) or ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to commence in Jan 2027 with the school year and complete the school year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver curriculum subjects for distance-learning students.
• Participate in on-air communications.
• Monitor progress and maintain records.
• Attend off-property school functions and exercises as required.
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress and challenges.
• Maintain a tidy, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Care for one under school age child with engaging activities.
• Assist with other duties around the station as needed.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Attention to detail

Communication/reporting

Autonomy/time management

Work ethic/attendance

Confidentiality

Education

Qualifications working with/supervising children

Tools

Working With Children Check (QLD Blue Card)

Job description

About NAPCo

The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading beef cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares, largest single herd in the world and home to Five Founders Beef. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 15 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.

Castlevale Outstation

The Castlevale Outstation on Mantuan Downs Station is located between Springsure and Tambo in QLD. A large-scale cattle breeding and finishing property covering 134,000ha of land comprised of brigalow/wilga/ bottle tree scrub to open downs and soft forest hollows.

The Role

Based at Castlevale Outstation on Mantuan Downs Station, QLD, the Governess supports the education and daily learning of two children undertaking on-air distance education. The Governess consistently achieves learning outcomes by the provision of an organised, structured and engaging environment for students. Most importantly they bring a personality of fun, enthusiasm and an infectious energy to learning.

Day To Day Duties Include

• Plan, prepare and deliver curriculum subjects and lessons
• Participate in on-air communications
• Monitor progress and maintain records as required
• Attend off-property school functions and exercises as required
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress, challenges and all other relevant matters
• Maintain a tidy, clean, and organized learning environment
• Care of one under school age child providing fun and engaging activities during the day
• Assist with other duties around the station as needed

Ideally the successful candidate will have

• Experience supporting children's education - varying primary school ages
• Experience delivering in a school on-air educational format through Mount Isa school or similar depending on the station location
• Relevant qualifications, working with / supervising children
• High level of patience and empathy
• Attention to detail, good observational skills and strong communication/reporting skills
• Autonomy (work unsupervised) with strong time & routine management skills
• Strong work ethic and high work attendance record
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• The Governess will be required throughout the entire school period. Recreational leave will be available only during term breaks
• Current Working With Children's Check (QLD Blue Card) or ability to obtain one
• Must be able to commence in Jan 2027 with the school year and complete the school year.

Employee benefits

• 12 month fixed term, full-time position - (supports a GAP Year)
• Meals and single air-conditioned accommodation provided
• NAPCo are proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, travel reimbursement and transfer opportunities between stations at the end of the year.
• NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, ad-hoc campdrafts, sports days, fishing, camping etc.

Pre-employment requirements

Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to undertake an Australian National Police Check and are also required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (all associated costs covered by NAPCO).

For more information

Phone [phone] or Email [e-mail]

Applications will close 31st October 2026. Applications reviewed as they are received.