Experienced Stationhand - Commercial Cattle Breeding Aggregation, SW QLD

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

Experienced Stationhand - Commercial Cattle Breeding Aggregation, SW QLD

About the Business

Our clients operate a family-owned beef business, breeding, growing, and finishing Angus composite cattle across three properties in South West Queensland.

Their commercial herd is the foundation of the business, alongside their seedstock bull breeding program. They produce certified organic, grass-fed beef and breed fertile, efficient cattle that perform under commercial conditions. They care deeply about their land, their cattle, and the people they work with. Quiet stock handling, practical management, and attention to detail are part of how they operate every day. They use technology and livestock performance records to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

The Role

Our clients are looking for an experienced Stationhand to join their team, based at their home property located 50 km northeast of Charleville, and working across all three holdings as required. The successful candidate will work directly with the owners and alongside the Northern Property Manager, contributing to the day-to-day running of the whole business.

The work is varied, combining hands-on cattle work with the maintenance that keeps a station running well. You will need to be comfortable working independently, communicating with the team, and travelling between properties to help with seasonal work.

Your work will include:

• 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.

About You

You take pride in a job done properly, notice when something needs attention, and follow it through. You enjoy working with cattle, treat people with respect, and bring a positive, practical approach to the day.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of practical experience in a commercial beef cattle operation, with sound cattle handling and husbandry skills.
• A 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.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with clear communication and reliable record‑keeping.
• A current driver's licence and a willingness to use technology and learn station systems.

The Offer

A salary of $70,000-$85,000, depending on experience and capability, plus a dedicated station work ute and private accommodation at the home property (50 km NE of Charleville).

The accommodation is a new, fully air‑conditioned one‑bedroom home in a peaceful setting, with a small shed alongside for private storage. Electricity, gas, and Starlink internet are included.

You will be part of a family business that values integrity, high standards, a positive attitude, and practical ideas that help them work better.

Additional information

• Located 50 km NE of Charleville, working across all three aggregation holdings.
• Varied cattle and station work in a family‑owned organic beef business.
• Salary of $70,000-$85,000 plus private, newhousing, work ute, and utilities.