Head Stockman | 2027 | Fort Constantine Station | Qld

Stanbroke; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation and meals

Job summary

Stanbroke invites applications for Head Stockman at Fort Constantine Station, QLD, commencing early 2027 for the season ahead. You will lead mustering, drafting and cattle handling across stud and backgrounding herds, while overseeing herd health and welfare.

You’ll train and mentor staff, ensure infrastructure and vehicles are maintained, and foster a safe, collaborative camp culture. Accommodation and meals are provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Solid station and livestock experience, ideally with leadership roles.
• Stud or backgrounding experience preferred.
• Confident around horses.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Mechanical know-how to fix equipment.
• Commitment to Workplace Health & Safety and camp culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead mustering, drafting and cattle handling across the stud and backgrounding herds.
• Look after herd health, welfare and performance.
• Train and mentor station staff, and build a team that works well together.
• Keep fences, waters and infrastructure in good working order.
• Run and maintain station vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day.

Job description

Head Stockman | 2027 | Fort Constantine Station | QLD

6d ago , from RFTTE Jobs - Ringers from the Top End

We're on the lookout for a Head Stockman to join the team at Fort Constantine Station! Starting early 2027 for the season ahead.

Cattle Station

Fort Constantine Station is a historic cattle property located approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Cloncurry in north-west Queensland.

Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span across Northern Queensland, with the extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art cattle feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility and global marketing capabilities. We offer a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries globally.

Hiring Now

As Head Stockman, you'll lead the livestock work on Fort Constantine and work closely with the Station Manager to get the year’s plan done. You'll set the pace in the yards and in the paddock. Your mission is to:

Lead mustering, drafting and cattle handling across the stud and backgrounding herds

Look after herd health, welfare and performance

Train and mentor station staff, and build a team that works well together

Keep fences, waters and infrastructure in good working order

Run and maintain station vehicles, machinery and equipment

Make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day

Solid station and livestock experience, ideally with some time as a leading hand or supervisor

Stud or backgrounding experience, which will help you hit the ground running

Confidence around horses

A calm, steady leadership style that gets the best out of people

Good communication and organisational skills

Practical, mechanical know-how. You're happy to fix things when they break

A genuine commitment to Workplace Health & Safety and to a good camp culture

On-site accommodation and all meals provided (please note the accommodation isn't suited to large families)

Potential work available for your partner

A tight-knit, supportive team that feels like family

A real career pathway with a stable, well-established company

Be part of the Stanbroke family and contribute to our legacy of excellence in the beef industry.

PLEASE NOTE :

• This role is not available to Working holiday visa holders or overseas workers. Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.

Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.