Assistant Manager | Nappa Merrie Station | QLD

Cooper Creek Pastoral Company; Queensland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Cooper Creek Pastoral Company seeks an experienced Assistant Manager for Nappa Merrie Station in southwest Queensland. You will work closely with the Manager on daily operations, cattle handling, and staff supervision, with a focus on remote station life and long-term growth.

The role requires leadership, planning, and the ability to drive property development projects while maintaining water systems and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior cattle stations or remote property environments.
• Proven ability to lead a team and plan work independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with day-to-day running of Nappa Merrie Station.
• Plan and execute mustering operations.
• Supervise, train and mentor station hands.
• Plan and deliver property development projects.
• Oversee bore runs, water systems, fencing and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Cattle handling

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

Education

HR/MR licence (heavy vehicle)

First aid qualification

Chemical accreditation

Job description

Cooper Creek Pastoral Company - Queensland

Full time

8d ago , from RFTTE Jobs - Ringers from the Top End

Nappa Merrie Station is seeking an experienced, motivated Assistant Manager to join the team from early 2027.

Based on Cooper Creek in the Channel Country of southwest Queensland, this is a senior role for someone ready to take the next step in their station career.

You’ll work closely with the Manager on the day-to-day running of the property and assist with property development projects.

No two days are the same. From planning and running musters to cattle work, water and infrastructure development and staff supervision, you’ll be involved in every part of the operation.

We’re after someone who wants to settle into the role, take pride in their work and grow with the business long term. Couples are welcome to apply.

Cattle Station

Nappa Merrie Station is located on Cooper Creek in the Channel Country of southwest Queensland.

The operation offers varied cattle station work, with a strong focus on livestock management, property development and maintaining water and infrastructure.

We pride ourselves on a great team environment and actively attend local campdrafts and rodeos. With new accommodation and recreational facilities, it’s an opportunity to build your station career while enjoying remote station life.

Early 2027 | TBC

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Assist the Manager with the day-to-day running of the station.

Help plan and carry out mustering operations.

Undertake cattle handling, processing and trucking.

Supervise, train and mentor station hands.

Assist with planning and delivering property development projects.

Oversee bore runs and maintain water systems, fencing and station infrastructure.

Support intensive water and infrastructure development.

Keep livestock records and other station records up to date.

Experience handling cattle.

Proven ability to lead a team, plan work and make sound decisions independently.

Good communication and organisational skills.

HR or MR licence, first aid qualifications and chemical accreditation are desirable.

Pride in your work and an enjoyment of remote station life.

A willingness to settle into the role and grow with the business long term.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Accommodation and meals provided.

New accommodation and recreational facilities.

Accommodation suitable for small families or couples.

A genuine career path into station management.

Great opportunities to develop your horsemanship and cattle handling skills.

A strong team environment, with involvement in local campdrafts and rodeos.

Couples are welcome to apply.

We’re keen to hear from people looking to take the next step in their station career and build a future with the business.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a permanent position and not available to overseas applicants or Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.

Due to the number of applications, the employer may not be able to respond to all applicants.