Bore Runner, THARGOMINDAH QLD

AusAG Rural; Thargomindah; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single accommodation

All meals included

Live-in six-day week

Job summary

AusAG Rural is seeking a hands-on Bore Runner to manage water infrastructure across a vast Queensland cattle operation. You will monitor bores, pumps, tanks, troughs and pipelines, combining solar, diesel, electric and windmill systems to keep livestock watered and productive.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude, remote-area reliability and the ability to work independently with station management.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience.
• Understanding of water management for large cattle operations.
• Ability to work safely and independently in remote properties.
• Reliability and organisation in daily checks and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain water infrastructure across bores, tanks, troughs, pumps and pipelines.
• Carry out routine servicing and basic repairs on solar, diesel, electric, and windmill pump systems; assist with simple welding/fabrication when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of water checks, maintenance and faults; monitor livestock water availability and report issues.
• Work independently across remote areas, coordinate maintenance priorities with station management, follow safety/environment procedures.

Job description

October 22, 2026 | 2026 Station Jobs, Livestock Jobs, Queensland, Trade & Speciality Jobs

Keep a 2.4-million-acre cattle operation running, one water point at a time.

• Real responsibility: Take ownership of water infrastructure across a vast Channel Country cattle operation, where reliable water supply is critical to the health and productivity of the herd.
• Hands-on, varied work: Monitor and maintain bores, pumps, tanks, troughs and pipelines, with a mix of solar, diesel, electric and windmill systems across the property.
• Live-in package: Single accommodation and all meals provided, with remuneration negotiable based on experience.

Operating across more than one million hectares of Queensland's Channel Country, approximately one hour from Thargomindah, this family-owned cattle enterprise encompasses expansive alluvial floodplains, open sandhills and an extensive network of rivers, creeks, lagoons, bores, tanks and dams. Part of a larger cattle operation, the property combines the scale of a major producer with a family-run working environment and a positive station culture. Recent infrastructure upgrades, including a large-scale piping system in the southern section of the property, reflect ongoing investment in the operation.

The Channel Country offers a close-knit outback community and a genuine rural lifestyle, with wide-open country, a strong agricultural identity and the opportunity to become part of a remote Queensland community. For someone who enjoys practical work, independence and life on a cattle station, this is an opportunity to settle into a substantial operation with potential for the long term.

This is a hands-on station position involving early starts, long days and a six-day working week. The successful applicant will need to be comfortable managing their workload independently, identifying issues before they become larger problems and communicating effectively with station management. An immediate start is preferred, with commencement negotiable for the right applicant.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Reporting to station management, the Bore Runner is responsible for the daily monitoring, operation and maintenance of water infrastructure across the property. The role is central to maintaining a reliable water supply for livestock and requires a practical, organised person who can work independently across remote areas.

• Monitor water infrastructure: Conduct regular checks across the property's bores, tanks, troughs, pumps and pipelines, monitoring water levels, flow rates and system performance to maintain a consistent supply for livestock.
• Maintain and repair equipment: Identify faults, carry out routine servicing and undertake practical repairs to water infrastructure, including solar, diesel and electric pump systems and windmills, with the ability to assist with basic welding and fabrication where required.
• Manage records and livestock water requirements: Maintain accurate records of water checks, maintenance, faults and repairs, while monitoring livestock access to water and reporting any issues that may affect cattle health, welfare or productivity.
• Support safe and efficient station operations: Work independently across remote areas, coordinate maintenance priorities with station management, follow health, safety and environmental procedures, and assist with other station duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

The position would suit someone with bore running, mechanical maintenance or remote station experience who understands the importance of water security in extensive cattle operations. The ability to work safely, take responsibility and adapt to changing station priorities is essential.

• Practical mechanical aptitude: Demonstrated hands-on maintenance and fault-finding ability is essential, with previous experience in bore maintenance and solar, diesel, electric or windmill pump systems highly regarded; experience across all systems is not essential.
• Understanding of water management and cattle: An appreciation of reliable water supply requirements in extensive cattle operations, including familiarity with cattle behaviour, water access and the importance of maintaining functioning infrastructure.
• Remote work capability: Confident driving and navigating across large, isolated properties, with the judgement to work safely and independently while recognising when issues need to be escalated.
• Reliability and organisation: A dependable, self-motivated approach to daily checks, maintenance scheduling, record keeping and communication, with the flexibility to manage changing priorities and live and work comfortably in a remote station environment.

Additional Particulars:

• Accommodation and meals: Single accommodation provided, with all meals included.
• Remuneration: Negotiable based on the successful applicant's skills and previous experience.
• Employment conditions: Live-in station position with a six-day working week, early starts and long days. No dogs permitted.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.
• Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.