Cattle Station Hand: Mustering, Horsemanship & Accommodation

Gulf Coast Agricultural Co; Karumba; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on station

Meals provided

High-speed WiFi

Job summary

Gulf Coast Agricultural Co. seeks hands-on station workers for Van Rook, Inkerman, and Stirling Stations in the Northern Queensland Gulf. Based at the main station complexes, you will work in the stock camp and contribute to cattle management, welfare, and safety.

Accommodation and meals are provided on site; training will be provided to support career development in pastoral farming. A genuine opportunity to build a lifetime vocation in the cattle industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver’s license and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
• Willingness to live and work on a cattle station.
• Strong teamwork and communication with the Head Stockman.

Responsibilities

• Mustering paddocks, drafting, operating yards and processing weaners.
• Loading/unloading trucks and road trains, fencing repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and servicing of stock camp equipment.
• Ensure safety of all persons and high welfare standards for livestock.
• Communicate effectively with senior staff and show initiative.
• Drive manual vehicles and support station tasks.

Skills

Stock mustering

Horse care

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Vehicle operation

Tools

Tack & equipment

Vehicles & bikes

Job description

Gulf Coast Agricultural Co. seeks hands-on station workers for Van Rook, Inkerman, and Stirling Stations in the Northern Queensland Gulf. Based at the main station complexes, you will work in the stock camp and contribute to cattle management, welfare, and safety.

Accommodation and meals are provided on site; training will be provided to support career development in pastoral farming. A genuine opportunity to build a lifetime vocation in the cattle industry.