Experienced Cattle Stationhand – Organic Beef & Breeding

Drover Ag Recruitment; Charleville; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private accommodation

Work ute provided

Utilities included

Job summary

Drover Ag Recruitment represents a family-owned beef operation 50 km NE of Charleville in South West Queensland, seeking an Experienced Stationhand. The role combines hands-on cattle work with property maintenance across three holdings, requiring independence and reliable record-keeping.

You will muster and draft cattle using quiet methods, monitor health, assist with seedstock breeding activities, and maintain waters, fences, and machinery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of practical experience in a commercial beef cattle operation with sound cattle handling and husbandry skills.
• Commitment to livestock welfare and quiet, low-stress stock handling.
• Practical skills in fencing, stock water maintenance, and general station maintenance.
• Confidence operating two-wheel motorbikes, quad bikes, side-by-side and station machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with clear communication and reliable record-keeping.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to use technology and learn station systems.

Responsibilities

• Mustering, drafting, processing, weaning, and moving cattle using quiet, low-stress handling methods.
• Monitoring cattle health and condition, and keeping accurate livestock and treatment records in line with organic and animal welfare requirements.
• Assisting with the seedstock breeding program, bull preparation, performance recording, and sale work.
• Checking and maintaining stock waters, solar pumps, fences, and other property infrastructure.
• Operating and caring for station vehicles, motorbikes, plant, and machinery.

Skills

Cattle handling

Record-keeping

Fencing

Livestock welfare

Job description

Drover Ag Recruitment represents a family-owned beef operation 50 km NE of Charleville in South West Queensland, seeking an Experienced Stationhand. The role combines hands-on cattle work with property maintenance across three holdings, requiring independence and reliable record-keeping.

You will muster and draft cattle using quiet methods, monitor health, assist with seedstock breeding activities, and maintain waters, fences, and machinery.