Assistant Manager - Rocklands

Paraway Pastoral Company; Camooweal; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive pay package

On-farm accommodation and meals

Supportive, people-first team

Leading pastoral company

Onsite casual work for partner

Job summary

Rocklands Station in Queensland near the border with the Northern Territory is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support the Station Manager. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, stock management, safety leadership, and team development on a large cattle property.

The successful candidate will contribute to long-term planning, budget alignment, and sustainable land management while enjoying on-farm accommodation and a supportive, people-first team environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised approach to balance daily operations with long-term planning and budgeting.
• Strong safety leadership and people management skills.
• Experience mentoring and building a positive team culture.
• Excellent communication with staff, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management support to the Station Manager and contribute to overall property performance.
• Maintain records of stock movements and treatments.
• Operate and maintain plant, machinery and vehicles safely; maintain fencing and water infrastructure.
• Hands-on livestock management and animal welfare responsibilities.
• Support planning and team development to uphold professional standards.

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to join Rocklands team
• Excellent career progression

We are looking for an experienced and capable Assistant Manager to work alongside the Station Manager at Rocklands Station, near Camooweal on the Queensland–Northern Territory border.

This 665,000-hectare property is a major cattle breeding hub for Paraway, running crossbred cattle across Barkly Downs country. With significant scale, modern yards and access to key transport routes, Rocklands is a cornerstone of Paraway’s northern operations. The Rocklands compound includes comfortable living quarters, a staff kitchen and recreation club and horse riding facilities. At Rocklands, staff enjoy spending their days off attending campdrafts and social events across the Barkly, and skiing and swimming in the Georgina River.

This role is integral to the day-to-day management of the property, supporting the Station Manager to ensure the continued success of the wider property performance. The role presents an opportunity to join a progressive business that is committed to your personal development to enable you to become a leader in the north Australian beef industry.

Key responsibilities within the role include:

• A proactive and organised approach, balancing day-to-day operational needs with long-term planning and financial decisions aligned to the approved budget
• Strong safety leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate and build a positive team culture
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements and treatments
• Operate and maintain plant, machinery and vehicles safely and effectively and have a good level of fencing experience
• High level maintenance of plant and equipment and water infrastructure
• Hands-on experience in livestock management
• A commitment to animal welfare, safety standards, and sustainable land management practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with staff, contractors, suppliers, key consultants
• Support the Station Manager with planning, communication and team development
• Contribute to a positive, respectful team culture and set the standards for professional conduct

What we offer

• A competitive pay package
• On-farm accommodation and meals provided
• A supportive, people-first team environment
• The chance to work with a leading pastoral company
• Onsite casual work available to a partner (if required)

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and a Q Fever vaccination (or be willing to obtain one).