Head Stockman – Lead Cattle Herd, Onsite Housing & Meals

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

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.